Staff Accountant II - Loan Accounting

SUMMARY: A Staff Accountant II has overall responsibility for one or more specific areas within the Accounting function. These roles require mid-level accounting skills and experience. The Accountant's duties will include compiling financial information, preparing financial reports and performing analysis as needed. Preparing or processing journal entries, reconciling accounts and providing financial data to business partners and management are also required functions. A strong foundational knowledge of basic accounting concepts is required. An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable regulations and BankUnited accounting policies and procedures is required. This position is primarily focused on Loan Accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned.

• Prepares required daily, monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Prepares financial analysis, such as yield and variance analyses.
• Explains accounting transactions and resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences. Assists other departments with reconciliation differences.
• Performs data validations and resolves differences.
• Prepares accounting memos and/or position papers, citing applicable authoritative standards.
• May have overall responsibility for the preparation of one or more financial statements or financial statement disclosures. Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of those disclosures in accordance with GAAP and completion of the applicable disclosure checklist.
• Expected to independently keep up to date with respect to applicable accounting standards and banking regulations.
• Participates in discrete accounting projects as assigned, such as applications systems conversions, new product implementation, new accounting policy research and implementation, and others.
• Develops proficiency with accounting software applications used by the Company.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 - 6 years of CPA firm or bank accounting experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be proficient with accounting software applications, Excel and Word.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.