Staff Accountant

Origin Bank; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dream Manager program

Wellness programs

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Origin Bank is seeking a qualified accounting professional to join our finance team. The role covers corporate accounting, financial reporting, and SEC filings, with responsibilities spanning reconciliations, ledger integrity, and month-end close.

You will work with ERP and reporting tools like Workiva, PeopleSoft, Blackline, and IBS, collaborate with management, and contribute to accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with accounting/finance emphasis.
• 2 years accounting and/or related banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation of the Loan Control and/or Clearing General Ledger Accounts using established policies and timely entries.
• Monitor the Interface Balancing Report daily to ensure loan applications and related general ledger accounts are in balance.
• Review fee-related error codes on the Loan Maintenance Cross Check report and correct fees to resolve errors.
• Record daily purchases and sales of mortgage loans using mortgage software to ensure accurate postings.
• Balance purchases and sales with wire transfers and funds remittances.
• Record daily warehouse lending activity and ensure entries are posted accurately.
• Reconcile and monitor other general ledger accounts as requested; assist with month-end entries.
• Prepare reports for examiners and auditors as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Banking experience

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance emphasis)

Tools

Workiva

PeopleSoft

Blackline

IBS

Job description

Your Career. Your Story. Let's Write the Next Chapter Together. At Origin Bank, a job isn't just a paycheck - it's a meaningful journey. We're committed to helping you grow both professionally and personally in an environment where people come first. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including generous benefits and compensation tailored to your skills, experience, and education.

What truly sets us apart is our people-first culture. Here, you'll be supported by unique initiatives like our Dream Manager program, one-on-one guidance from a nationally certified health and wellness coach, and free access to certified financial professionals who are here to help you plan for your future. If you're looking for a career that empowers you to make meaningful connections, positively impact others, and pursue your personal and professional dreams.

Job Description

Performs accounting functions according to established procedures and as directed by Accounting Management. Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Corporate Accounting: Perform daily reconciliation of the Loan Control and/or Clearing General Ledger Accounts applying appropriate accounting policies/practices in a consistent and timely manner; identifying outages and ensuring necessary entries are made to bring the account into balance.
• Monitors the Interface Balancing Report daily to ensure loan applications and related general ledger accounts are in balance; researching outages and ensuring necessary entries and loan corrections are made to bring the account(s) into balance.
• Monitors the fee related error codes on the Loan Maintenance Cross Check report; performs a review of the loans identified to determine what entries caused the error and ensuring corrections/adjustments are made to the fees to resolve the errors.
• Records daily purchases and sales of mortgage loans, utilizing mortgage software and information systems to ensure entries are posted accurately.
• Balances purchases and sales to incoming and outgoing wire transfers and funds remittances.
• Records daily warehouse lending activity, utilizing the warehouse lending software and information systems to ensure entries are posted accurately.
• Utilizes technology systems such as Blackline, IBS, and Peoplesoft.
• Reconcile and monitor other general ledger accounts as requested.
• Assists with month-end accounting entries as requested.
• Works on other accounting tasks and projects as requested.
• Works on ad-hoc projects which require a fundamental accounting knowledge, at times with little supervision.
• Backs up other functions within accounting as needed.
• Prepares reports and requests as needed for examiners and auditors.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K and other applicable filings.
• Support key components of SEC filings, including earnings releases, investor presentations, and proxy-related disclosures, as well as related tie-outs and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP disclosure checklists to support compliance with GAAP requirements.
• Prepare monthly stock-based compensation journal entries and maintain supporting schedules, including tracking of equity awards, related activities and dividends.
• Prepare monthly equity rollforward schedules, including share activity tracking and share reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly earnings per share calculations and related supporting schedules.
• Participate in efficiency improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and update documentation for key tasks, procedures, and best practices.
• Utilizes financial reporting and accounting systems, including Workiva, PeopleSoft, Blackline, and IBS.
• Perform ad-hoc projects which require a fundamental accounting knowledge.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration required, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Two years accounting and/or related banking experience preferred.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative ... . This position operates in a professional banking environment ... . The role requires maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail in all interactions. Work is typically performed in a corporate office setting with a moderate noise level and a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace ... . Expect a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere where your ideas are heard, and your contributions make an impact. This role may occasionally require travel. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions.
• Our Hiring Process: The following pre-employment screenings will be completed after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted: Criminal Background check; Credit check; Fingerprint check; Drug Screen; OFAC check; Reference check; Employment verification; Education verification; Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Know Your Rights

At Origin Bank, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers rooted in purpose, growth, and community impact. Our award-winning culture is driven by people who value collaboration, celebrate success, and care deeply about making a difference in the lives of our customers and communities. We’re proud to be named one of the Best Banks to Work For by American Banker for 12 consecutive years.

1. Our Culture is Everything. We’re passionate about maintaining a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and inspired. We hire top talent, recognize contributions, and foster a team environment centered around delivering exceptional customer experiences.
2. We Invest in You. From career development and leadership coaching to our Dream Manager and wellness programs, we’re committed to supporting your personal and professional goals—because when you thrive, so do we.
3. Relationships Come First. Since 1912, our mission has been built on strong relationships with our customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders. Here, you’re empowered to make a real impact and help others achieve their dreams. We’re redefining what it means to work at a bank—by putting people first, challenging expectations, and making banking better.