Accounting Manager — Financial Reporting & Controls

Federated Bank; Onarga (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick/Personal days

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$100 logo apparel gift card

Job summary

Federated Bank is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the bank’s accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support financial planning. You will manage day-to-day accounting, ensure compliance with regulations, and report to senior leadership.

Typical duties include month-end close, policy enforcement, budgeting collaboration, and internal control enhancements to sustain financial integrity across the Onarga system and branches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience in financial institutions preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements for the bank and its branches.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead general ledger, A/P/A/R, and loan/deposit subledgers.
• Prepare board reports and respond to regulatory exam requests as needed.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and monitor performance against them.
• Oversee monthly balance of asset and liability accounts; resolve reconciling items.
• Maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules in coordination with the holding company.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/related field

Tools

Bank accounting systems (e.g., Fiserv, Jack Henry)

Job description

Federated Bank is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the bank’s accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support financial planning. You will manage day-to-day accounting, ensure compliance with regulations, and report to senior leadership.

Typical duties include month-end close, policy enforcement, budgeting collaboration, and internal control enhancements to sustain financial integrity across the Onarga system and branches.