Financial Accounting Staff Accountant II

Summary

Herring Bank is a financial institution seeking an analytical, execution-focused Staff Accountant II for its Financial Accounting team. The role supports accounting, financial reporting, audit functions, recurring close activities, reconciliations, banking-specific accounting schedules, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and other close-related entries
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including depreciation calculations, additions, disposals, and capital expenditure tracking
• Execute assigned portions of the monthly and quarterly close checklist and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on schedule
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet substantiations and general ledger reconciliations
• Research and resolve general ledger discrepancies and unusual account activity
• Maintain and reconcile bank-specific accounting schedules, including amortization and accretion schedules, acquired loans and securities, FDIC assessments, premises and equipment, OREO, and other applicable accounts
• Assist with accounting treatment and schedules related to deferred fees and other banking-specific transactions
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting
• Maintain organized, audit-ready workpapers and assist with internal and external audit requests
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and other departments to research and resolve accounting-related issues
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and strengthen recurring accounting processes and controls
• Perform additional accounting and financial analysis as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed assets, deferred fees, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CPA or CPA eligibility is a plus
• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or another high-volume transactional environment is preferred
• Experience with banking general ledger systems, core banking platforms, or ERP systems is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and double-entry accounting
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, fixed assets, deferred fees, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Haves

• CPA or CPA eligibility is a plus
• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or another high-volume transactional environment is preferred
• Experience with banking general ledger systems, core banking platforms, or ERP systems is preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• This is a remote position.