Financial Reporting Specialist

ebs Recruiters; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs Recruiters is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist to prepare, analyze, and maintain accurate financial and regulatory reporting for banking/financial services environments. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, data integrity, and timely close processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 3+ years in financial reporting, with advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail to meet multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate financial and regulatory reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Interpret reporting requirements and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Aggregate, analyze, and validate financial data from multiple sources.
• Reconcile regulatory and financial reports to the general ledger and financial statements.
• Maintain reporting documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to financial reporting.
• Research new reporting requirements and implement necessary changes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure data integrity and reporting consistency.
• Support internal and external audits, examinations, and compliance reviews.
• Perform special projects and other reporting-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.

Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.

Position Overview: The Financial Reporting Specialist is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and maintaining accurate financial and regulatory reporting. This role supports compliance, financial statement preparation, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting processes while ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in financial reporting within a banking or financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accurate financial and regulatory reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Interpret reporting requirements and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Aggregate, analyze, and validate financial data from multiple sources.
• Reconcile regulatory and financial reports to the general ledger and financial statements.
• Maintain reporting documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes related to financial reporting.
• Research new reporting requirements and implement necessary changes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure data integrity and reporting consistency.
• Support internal and external audits, examinations, and compliance reviews.
• Perform special projects and other reporting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or related experience.
• Banking or financial services experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret accounting and reporting requirements and apply them accurately.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.