Financial Analyst I Accounting

Position: Financial Analyst I Accounting | Division: Finance |

Work Days: Monday-Friday | Hours of Operation:

8am-5pm

Why Broadway Bank:

We are one of the largest independently owned banks in Texas with offerings in personal and private banking, wealth management, business banking and mortgage lending.

Purpose of the Position:

To support the Company's accounting function through preparation, recording, and monitoring of financial transactions, maintenance the fixed asset and prepaid accounting records, development and preparation of internal management financial reporting, and assistance in the preparation and review of reconciliations overseen by the Finance Department.

Key Accountabilities:

Bank General Accounting (or "Bank Accounting") Responsibilities

• Support the daily transaction and journal entry preparation and recording process into the Company's general ledger system.
• Review the general ledger daily and investigate and resolve out of balances, rejected transactions, significant variances, unusual activity, and outages to ensure the propriety of the general ledger.
• Assists in the monthly ledger close process. Prepare necessary month-end entries and upload all closeout entries. Review month-end reports after closeout for accuracy.
• Run monthly queries in the bank's data warehouse to retrieve statistical data used for preparation of various reports and allocation of expenses. Validate results to core data and import into the general ledger.
• Prepare or review various monthly reconciliations overseen by the Finance department to include, but not limited to, external 'due from' accounts, cash items in process of collection, accounts payable, accounts receivable, other assets, forms inventory, prepaid postage, and clearing/suspense account reconciliations. Research reconciling items and notify responsible departments of any discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and development of internal management reporting, as necessary, for bank expenditures, posted journal entries, and other criteria. This may include the extraction of data from the bank's system of records or data repositories, modification for necessary adjustments, and reconciliation to the GL.
• Assist in the development, when necessary, of procedure manuals, policies, and process and control matrixes for accounting related processes.

Fixed Asset and Prepaid Accounting Responsibilities

• Maintain the fixed asset accounting system by properly adding, disposing, and transferring assets. Input capitalized assets monthly, to include determination of useful life for both book and tax purposes. Update the system of record to reflect disposals and transfers.
  
• Support the project accounting process by monitoring progress payments for capital projects (new branch construction, remodeling, etc.), coordinating with project managers to ensure all related expenditures are properly capitalized or expensed. Upon completion of project, make proper general ledger entries and make necessary additions and updates to the fixed asset system.
  
• Generate monthly depreciation calculations. Post monthly entries to include depreciation, disposals, gains and losses, and intercompany/intracompany transfers.
• Process monthly prepaid expenses within the accounts payable system. Input prepaid items and ensure proper general ledger classification and cost center allocation. Determine start date and term of amortization. Monitor expiration list and verify renewal of prior expense items with department managers to ensure proper accrual.
• Generate prepaid amortization calculations, and post monthly entries.
  
  Support the reconciliation process between the fixed asset system and prepaid system subledger reports and the general ledger monthly. Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare quarterly fixed asset rollforwards for book and tax. Generate monthly reports, as necessary, to include depreciation expense, disposals, acquisitions, summary activity, and tax reports. Prepare depreciation and prepaid amortization expense projections to assist financial analysts with budgeting and pro forma analysis projects. Create various other fixed asset and prepaid custom reports as requested by management.
• Produce periodic fixed asset inventory lists for all departments. Assist department managers in resolving discrepancies and completing necessary documentation to authorize the addition, transfer, or deletion of assets. Make appropriate correcting adjustments to fixed asset system and the general ledger.

Other

• Assist in preparation of the quarterly Call Report, FR Y-9C, FR Y-9LP, and other regulatory filings, as necessary. Support the information gathering process with other departments as assigned and review information for propriety.
• Assist in preparation of weekly regulatory reporting overseen by the Finance Department, as necessary.
• Assist internal and outside auditors with interim and year-end audits. Provide required documentation and answer questions.
• Identify non-value-added or inefficient processes within the department and develop and propose solutions.
• Assume additional duties, responsibilities, and projects as required by or necessary for the success of the accounting function.

Competencies and Skills:

• Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to notice discrepancies in data
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously while keeping management appropriately informed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to collaborate positively with fellow employees and with senior management
• Strong work ethic and commitment to the accomplishment of individual and team objectives

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bank accounting or financial services industry experience, preferred
• 1 years of accounting, finance, or assurance experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business major
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or other business major, preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with general ledger systems or applications

We're a culture that offers resources to benefit your overall health and well-being:

• Employee Impact Groups
• Career Development and Mentorship Programs
• Generous paid time o, minimum 4 weeks
  
• Employee recognition awards, and events
• Free vision insurance
• Retirement matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities, or activities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Broadway Bank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Broadway Bank is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace, with a nicotine-free hiring policy. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

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