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Soni is partnering with a leading regional bank on a search for a driven and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with expertise in Investments & General Accounting. This high-visibility role is ideal for a finance professional looking to fast-track their career within the banking industry. You will oversee accounting for the organization’s investment securities, borrowings portfolio, and loan accounting, while also maintaining general ledgers for associated subsidiaries. Responsibilities: Oversee accounting for purchases, sales, calls, and maturities of the organization’s securities portfolio, including MBS, Corporate, Muni, and U.S. Government securities. Manage principal & interest payments, interest accruals, and amortization/accretion accounting. Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly adjusting entries for investments and loans. Board new securities and debt issuances into the portfolio accounting system, ensuring accurate general ledger mapping and regulatory coding. Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations of bank, general ledger, and custodial accounts. Monitor and analyze balance sheet and income statement variances. Support preparation of monthly loan reports for ALCO, budgeting, and strategic planning. Assist with internal and external audit reviews and SOX control testing. Prepare and submit weekly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports (e.g., Call Reports, FRY-9C, HUD). Collaborate with the treasury team and other departments to support investment and borrowing activities. Provide backup support for other senior accountants. Qualifications: ~ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA track strongly preferred). ~4–6+ years of accounting experience, ideally in financial services or banking. ~ Solid understanding of loan and investment securities accounting. ~ Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIF formulas). ~ Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. ~ Ability to manage tight deadlines in a regulated environment. ~ Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Preferred: CPA or CPA candidate Public accounting background (audit) with a pivot into industry Experience with Fiserv Prologue Financials and/or Premier Exposure to both investment accounting and general ledger accounting Compensation: $140,000-$150,000 Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications .

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