Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop senior and staff accountants
  • Conducts mid-year and annual performance reviews
• Manages day-to-day operations of the accounting functions including all general ledger accounts and financial statements
  • Reviews associated journal entries and reconciliations.
• Accountable for timely and accurate financial statement preparation and working directly with finance teams and other business partners.
• Maintains effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and others related to the company; promote and maintain the identity and reputation of Border States, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing problems and complaints as they arise.
• Ensures the collection and maintenance of accurate accounting information as requested in accordance with the requirements of the company’s information system.
• Provides accurate, timely documentation of general ledger accounts and other information as requested.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close process and reporting.
• Ensures all required functions are performed meeting the company’s high-quality standards and that all functions are staffed by qualified personnel.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit, asset-based loan audit, 401k audit, and ESOP audit.

• Leads and supports special projects.
• Assists in establishing and communicating company goals and requirements.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow.
• Facilitates brainstorming & process improvement atmosphere
• Collaborates with other corporate teams to improve processes and communication
• Coordinate and lead team meetings and one-on-ones
  

Qualifications

• Four-year accounting, finance or business administration degree
• Seven+ years of progressive accounting or equivalent related work experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar designation is required.
  

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Understands accounting systems, processes and internal controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP.
• Strong customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Works with integrity, is ethical and upholds organizational values.

Physical Requirements

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
• Use of a computer - Continuously
• Use of a telephone - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasionally

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