[Remote] Accountant II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Banner Bank is a well-established financial institution with over 135 years of experience, recognized for its workplace culture and community involvement. As an Accountant II, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial information, collaborating with the Corporate Accounting team, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.ResponsibilitiesIn this role you’ll ensure the general ledger and financial reporting are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with GAAPSupport the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls related to general ledger accounts and reconciliationsPrepare and post monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations for assigned accountsAnalyze financial trends and investigate variances across the general ledger and financial statementsHelp maintain company-wide compliance with reconciliation standards and internal control requirementsComplete investment portfolio accounting entries and related reconciliationsAssist in preparing financial statements and supporting reports, including analyzing and explaining budget variancesSupport regulatory reporting by preparing data for filings such as FDIC Call Reports and SEC reportsFollow company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirementsSkillsYou 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 degreeYou have 2 or more years of accounting or related experience (Required)You bring a strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how they apply in practiceYou are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable building and using spreadsheets to analyze dataYou communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, and collaborate well with othersYou have knowledge of federal and state regulations related to accounting within financial institutionsYou are detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timelinessBenefitsAnnual incentive potentialComprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and lifePaid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays401k (with up to 4% match)Tuition reimbursementCompany OverviewWe are proud to provide you with the most comprehensive financial services in the Pacific Northwest It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Walla Walla, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://bannerbank.com.Company H1B SponsorshipBanner Bank has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.