Financial Accountant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at Fulton Bank

Requisition ID: 2026-23699
# of Openings: 1
Position Type (Portal Searching): Full-Time
Corporate Headquarters
Lancaster
FLSA Status: Exempt

Value Proposition

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

Overview

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform day to day accounting that includes monitoring, recording, analyzing, and reconciling general ledger activity. This role ensures accurate and timely financial results that support internal and external reporting, while assisting with period end close activities and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, research and analyze general ledger accounts, and review results to promote a timely and accurate month-end close process.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Research and follow up on outstanding reconciliation items, collaborate with other departments and third parties to resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Assist in the preparation of the projected earnings for the upcoming month end.
• Provide requested documentation for various internal and external audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with the financial planning and analysis team on the annual budget process by providing financial information for assigned areas.
• Monitor operational processes for compliance with accounting standards and established policies; enhance processes to optimize work effort, leveraging technology where feasible.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and management reporting as directed by manager.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Accounting. (Required)

Experience

2 or more years accounting, closing, and report analysis. (Required)

1 or more years banking or financial services. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail (Required)
• Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, financial regulations, and core accounting processes (journal entries, analysis, month end close) (Required)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and reconciliation platforms (Required)
• Effective communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently (Required)
• Broad understanding of banking operations, systems, and processes (Required)

Sponsorship Statement

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.

EEO Statement

Fulton Bank (Fulton) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.