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Accountant II in California at Banner Bank

NewSalary: $33.98 - $39.98/hrJob Function: Accounting/Finance
Banner Bank
California, United States
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Job Description

Accountant II

More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.

With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.

As an Accountant II, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information that supports our organization’s success. You’ll collaborate closely with the Corporate Accounting team to maintain reliable reporting, strong controls, and timely insights. This is a great opportunity to grow your accounting expertise while contributing to meaningful financial operations.
In this role you'll
  • In this role you’ll ensure the general ledger and financial reporting are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with GAAP.
  • Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls related to general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and post monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations for assigned accounts.
  • Analyze financial trends and investigate variances across the general ledger and financial statements.
  • Help maintain company-wide compliance with reconciliation standards and internal control requirements.
  • Complete investment portfolio accounting entries and related reconciliations.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting reports, including analyzing and explaining budget variances.
  • Support regulatory reporting by preparing data for filings such as FDIC Call Reports and SEC reports.
  • Follow company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
What we're looking for
  • You have an Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Required).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • You have 2 or more years of accounting or related experience (Required).
What helps you shine
  • You bring a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how they apply in practice.
  • You are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable building and using spreadsheets to analyze data.
  • You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, and collaborate well with others.
  • You have knowledge of federal and state regulations related to accounting within financial institutions.
  • You are detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Travel
  • 0%
Our Company Values
  • Do the right thing
  • Mutual respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
What Our Team Says
"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated."
Compensation & Benefits
  • Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $33.98- 39.98
  • Annual incentive potential
  • Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
  • Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
  • 401k (with up to 4% match)
  • Tuition reimbursement
Review Banner's employee benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

Please take time to review Banner Bank's Consent & Privacy notice before applying.

Banner Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Banner Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings. Resumes submitted to any Banner Bank employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Banner Bank. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

Job Location

California, United States

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