accountant Dallas, TX
Job description
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The General Ledger Cash Accounting, Senior Analyst is experienced in reconciling high-volume bank and General Ledger data. A key contributor in month-end close, account analysis process, and ad-hoc projects. Senior analyst must be innovative and must continue to work to improve the effectiveness of the cash accounting reporting by adjusting and or making enhancements to current accounting and reporting processes. This role is currently a hybrid position in a demanding work environment with plenty of opportunities to learn!
Gather, manage high-volume data, and produce accurate General Ledger and bank reconciliations by utilizing advanced knowledge in excel and high level of analytical skills.
Proactively research, resolve discrepancies and improve the effectiveness of the accounting reporting team by adjusting and/or enhancing current accounting, reporting processes, and improving efficiency through automation.
Administer and take ownership in processing of accounting entries, reporting, analysis, and documentation of assigned job areas within the accounting reporting team.
Provide variance insight and composition analysis related to business activity and drivers related to General Ledger cash balances.
Prepare or review regulatory reports and research to resolve discrepancies or significant variances.
Liaise with internal finance departments and Treasury to ensure organizational alignment.
Ensure management has a thorough understanding of business results through the communication of reporting and analysis.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty on a senior analyst capacity. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Finance, Accounting or with equivalent
3+ years relatable work experience
Skills:
Advanced knowledge of excel is required
Advanced understanding of data mining and analysis
Demonstrated competence of accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards
Practical analytical and accounting skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to present at larger team meeting and upper-level management.
Ability to focus on details to ensure and maintain data accuracy, and demonstrate holistic understanding of accounting and financial reporting
Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.
Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.
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EnglishPrimary Location: Dallas, TX, Dallas
Other Locations: Texas-Dallas
Organization: Santander Consumer USA Inc.
