Temp Sec Reporting Accountant Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for assisting with the Bank’s financial reporting requirements, including both SEC and regulatory filings. The position is responsible for researching and documenting technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensuring compliance with Landmark National Bank policies and procedures.  The position also performs various month-end procedures, general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting controls and other accounting duties as assigned.  The position will also provide a wide variety of information and/or support to other departments, such as Human Resources, Investor Relations and Administrative staff. The position works in an environment where individuals are trusted to work independently and as part of a productive, successful team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs accounting duties in accordance with service and performance standards.
• Assists in preparing SEC filings (10-Q and 10-Ks, including iXBRL) and regulatory filings (Call Report, FR Y-9C)
• Researches and documents technical accounting issues to ensure compliance with GAAP, including assisting management in the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
• Performs special projects, including managing the project across departments until completion; providing recommendations; working through problem resolution and identifying & implementing improvements.
• Provides support for internal and external audits over financial reporting and related controls as well as regulatory examinations.
• Assists with month-end close procedures, including preparation of general ledger account reconciliations.
• Reviews and analyze financial reports by developing summaries and interpretations.
• Provides backup support for others in the accounting department and must be knowledgeable of the controls and processes related to the positions.
• Engages in Landmark National Bank Culture initiatives and team success activities.
• Adheres to bank policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and federal and state tax reporting requirements.
• SEC financial reporting and bank regulatory reporting experience preferred.
• Demonstrates financial analysis and strategy abilities
• Ability to work independently, be detail-oriented and organized.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including excel, word and proprietary software.
• Effective planning and priority setting; ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 2 years of experience at a large accounting firm or finance department, financial institution accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanning machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to sit for long periods of time on a regular basis and is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday as an eight-hour shift between the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work. Reliable and predictable attendance; both onsite and remote work.

TRAVEL:

This position occasionally requires local travel and there may be out-of-state travel, which may require overnight stays.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.