Sr Accountant

Position Title

Sr Accountant

 

Location

Troy, MI 48098

 

Job Summary

The Accountant Senior will support U.S. GAAP compliance on a company wide basis by assisting in the performance or documentation of accounting policies for company-wide routine and non-routine accounting matters inherent in the banking industry. The position will also assist in external reporting and SOX internal controls review, applying and maintaining the Bank’s accounting policies and procedures and working with business partners to ensure that controls and processes are in place to apply those policies.

 

Job Responsibilities:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and document analysis of accounting matters and provide recommendations to management and business units including those related to unique transactions.
• May assist in the research and evaluation of transactions, legal contracts, business practices, and policies for compliance with accounting and regulatory reporting guidance.
• May assist in the compilation and review of quarterly presentations made to the Executive Committee, Disclosure Committee and Audit Committee.
• May assist in the compilation and review of SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K and others as appropriate).
• Collaborate with senior management to strategically develop, implement, perform and maintain accounting policies.
• Assist in special projects and help to drive efficiencies and process improvements across the accounting organization.
• Identify financial risks within the department and provide solutions to mitigate risks.
• Uses independent judgement and discretion to assist with resolving accounting matters that span across the department and/or Finance function.
• Contributes to the analysis and resolves problems for functional area.

ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
• Consistently adheres to regulatory and compliance policies and standards linked to the job as listed and complete required compliance trainings.  Accountable to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Qualifications:

• Education level required: Undergraduate Degree (4 years or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance or related.
• Minimum experience required: 3+ Years progressive responsibility and relevant experience in accounting, preferably in the financial services industry and/or advanced knowledge of Flagstar’s accounting process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education level preferred: Master's Degree (or Postgraduate equivalent) Accounting, Finance or related.
• CPA license preferred.

Job Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and highly refined facilitation skills.
• Solid problem solving, conflict resolution and team building skills. 
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of leadership and employees within the organization.
• Ability to work autonomously, handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to new demands and challenges.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision is required.
• Excellent computer skills are required – MS Office, MS Excel, Macros, database use.

Travel requirements:  N/A

Physical demands (ADA): The job requires a moderate degree of physical exertion and stamina such as standing, sitting, walking, driving or infrequent lifting.

Flagstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Flagstar provides teammates access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: Benefits | Flagstar Bank