Staff Accountant

Regions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions is seeking an Accountant to apply professional accounting concepts and internal policies to resolve routine accounting issues and analyze financial results. You will collaborate with more experienced accountants to meet reporting needs.

This exempt role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and offers growth within Regions' finance team in Birmingham, Alabama. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Or High School Diploma plus four years of directly related accounting or corporate finance experience
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach to work

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles General Ledger and subsidiary system ledgers and performs entries/reconciliations
• Assists with general ledger research and ensures integrity of accounting information
• Interacts with internal/external clients to obtain or provide information and resolve issues for assigned tasks, accounts, and legal entities

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

High School Diploma with 4 years related accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.

Job Description:

At Regions, the Accountant uses professional accounting concepts and internal company policies to solve routine accounting issues, prepares and analyzes financial results for reports, and partners with more experienced accountants to meet reporting needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles General Ledger and subsidiary system ledgers as well as performs entries and reconciliations
• Assists with general ledger research and helps ensure the integrity of accounting information
• May interact with various levels of internal and external clients to obtain or provide information and/or resolve issues for assigned tasks, accounts, and legal entities

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Or High School Diploma and four (4) years of directly related accounting or corporate finance experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to analyze and research with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels
• Basic knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting systems, and practices
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Position Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum

$46,759.35 USD

Median

$64,270.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job is not incentive eligible.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time

• 401K with Company Match

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Disability Benefits

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance

• Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details

Regions Center

Location:

Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.