Remote Financial Accounting Specialist II

Herring Bank; Lewisville (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Herring Bank is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Staff Accountant II to support accounting, financial reporting, and audit activities from a remote capacity. You will manage recurring close tasks, maintain fixed assets, and prepare schedules for reporting and audits.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge with advanced Excel skills. Banking experience is a plus, and the team values accuracy, process discipline, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA eligibility is a plus.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous banking/financial services or high-volume transactional experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, deferred fees, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with banking general ledger systems, core banking platforms, or ERP systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries, including accruals and depreciation.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger and capital expenditure tracking.
• Execute monthly and quarterly close checklist tasks.
• Prepare balance sheet substantiations and GL reconciliations.
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies and unusual activity.
• Maintain and reconcile bank-specific accounting schedules and related accounts.
• Assist with deferred fees accounting and related schedules.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting and audit workpapers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Double-entry accounting

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA eligibility

Tools

Banking ERP systems

Core banking platforms

General ledger software

Job description

Herring Bank is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accounting Staff Accountant II to support accounting, financial reporting, and audit activities from a remote capacity. You will manage recurring close tasks, maintain fixed assets, and prepare schedules for reporting and audits.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong GAAP knowledge with advanced Excel skills. Banking experience is a plus, and the team values accuracy, process discipline, and