Consumer Accounting & Growth Operations Specialist

Citizens Bank; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Bank is seeking a Consumer Accounting Professional in Johnston, RI, to manage accounting activities for assigned product portfolios, including daily and month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, accuracy in financial reporting, and proficiency with Excel and reporting systems, with collaboration across business units to support growth and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all accounting activities related to assigned product portfolios, including daily and month end journal entries.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of product activity through timely analysis, validation, and reconciliation.
• Processing invoice payments from third parties and daily wires for collection activities.
• Ensures proper controls are in place for all processes and recommends process improvements where necessary, including updating procedures, process flows, and other product documentation.
• Coordinates daily and monthly workflow, ensures department deadlines are met, and assists management with departmental oversight, guidance, and training.
• Supports the development, documentation, and enhancement of accounting processes and controls associated with new product initiatives and strategic business growth.
• Provides project support to business partners and management in their efforts to grow the business, including participation in product implementations, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to research accounting issues, resolve operational exceptions, and support regulatory, audit, and financial reporting requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Excel

Financial reporting systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

General ledger software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Citizens Bank is seeking a Consumer Accounting Professional in Johnston, RI, to manage accounting activities for assigned product portfolios, including daily and month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, accuracy in financial reporting, and proficiency with Excel and reporting systems, with collaboration across business units to support growth and regulatory compliance.