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Location: On site at location listed in job posting.
Summary
The Staff Accountant position assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining accurate and detailed accounting records. Responsible for reconciling and reviewing general ledger accounts; and researching and clearing stale items. This position plays an active role during the period end closing. The Staff Accountant provides support for other accounting service areas through assistance in problem resolution, research, and training. Duties also include assignment of special projects or any other accounting functions assigned.
Responsibilities Include:
- Actively support the completion of period end closing activities and quarterly/yearly reporting.
- Compile, analyze and reconcile assigned balance sheet general ledger accounts, this process includes taking appropriate action to research and clear items on a timely basis.
- Post general ledger journal entries on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Perform analytical rate volumen review and documentation of variances month over month and quarter over quarter.
- Ensure accounting records and schedules are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.Â
- Assist in the development of new processes and modification of existing processes to meet the needs of the organization's continued growth
- Participate in special accounting projects, which include but is not limited to: data input, data retrieval and analysis, testing and researchÂ
- Understand an apply US GAAP guidance
Control related Responsibilities
Become knowledgeable regarding the department's internal controls as outlined in the policies and procedures and comply with all control requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
- CPA or CPA ready preferred
- Related accounting experience (1 to 2 years preferred)
- Intermediate/advanced excel skills including extensive knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, etc.
- Possess strong verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
About Us
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
