Senior Accountant - Bank GAAP & Regulatory Reporting

SmartBiz; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven culture

Equity participation

Medical insurance

Flexible vacation

Job summary

SmartBiz Bank is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Northbrook, IL. The role involves supporting GAAP-based accounting and regulatory reporting, including call reports, while partnering with the Controller and CEO/CFO on budgeting and financial analysis projects.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close, GL reconciliations (Fiserv/QuickBooks), and preparation of financial statements for management and the Board.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including bank/regulatory reporting.
• Experience with general ledger and financial reporting systems.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting including call reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries in compliance with GAAP and bank policies.
• Assist in month-end and quarter-end close within deadlines.
• Reconcile bank and holding company GL accounts (Fiserv, QuickBooks) and provide fully supported balances.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and coordinate with deposit/lending teams.
• Manage accounts payable and employee expense reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management and Board.
• File regulatory reports including Quarterly Call Report.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Fiserv

QuickBooks

Call Reporting

Job description

SmartBiz Bank is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in Northbrook, IL. The role involves supporting GAAP-based accounting and regulatory reporting, including call reports, while partnering with the Controller and CEO/CFO on budgeting and financial analysis projects.

Responsibilities include journal entries, month-end close, GL reconciliations (Fiserv/QuickBooks), and preparation of financial statements for management and the Board.