Accountant II

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Dallas, TX
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
As an Accountant II, you will apply advanced accounting principles to perform complex transactions, prepare financial reports, and provide financial support including forecasting and budgeting. You will also work on process improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with deadlines.
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CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas

We are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we’re creating a workplace where talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.
Location: #LI-Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Accountant with strong analytical skills to perform complex accounting transactions and prepare various financial reports while also identifying new opportunities for process improvement. This will include collaborating with team members and other business areas to analyze, research, and review financial information. This individual will maintain accounting records through journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of accounts.

You will:

  • Apply more advanced accounting principles, practices, and techniques to record, classify, and analyze financial data and transactions. Prepares routine and non-routine journal entries and maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and standard reports.

  • Assist in preparation of more advanced financial reports and statements.

  • Ensure all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.

  • Provide financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget.

  • Conduct or participate in special accounting projects, developing and recommending accounting methods and procedures.

  • Analyze and solve a range of straightforward problems while receiving a moderate level of guidance and direction.

You Have:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance with a CPA or CPA exam eligibility desired.

  • 2 - 5 years professional experience in an accounting environment.

  • Finance ERP (general ledger, capital assets, financial reporting) experience desired.

  • Strong analytical skills, including proficient excel skills.

  • Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, financial reporting, and capital budgeting.

  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Our Benefits:

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

  • 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment

  • Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking

  • Annual tuition reimbursement

  • Professional development programs, training and conferences

  • And more…

Notes:

This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S and the role is not available for sponsorship. 

This role allows for the employee to work in a hybrid manner with some work conducted onsite at the Federal Reserve work location and some work conducted remotely. Specific schedule details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the diversity of our people, ideas and experiences, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that represents the communities we serve.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.


Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job Category

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.

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Accounting
Excel
The Company
Kansas City, MO
2,289 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

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The Fed - Make a world of difference in the global economy

OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.

OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us:

Our reputation precedes us
There will always be room for personal growth
Our people are first
You’ll find the right balance
Your responsibilities will be meaningful

We hope that you will be our future colleague.

Find your preferred locations around the United States and explore the breadth of opportunity available at the Federal Reserve.

Atlanta https://www.frbatlanta.org/
Boston http://www.bostonfed.org/
Chicago https://www.chicagofed.org/
Cleveland https://www.clevelandfed.org/
Dallas http://dallasfed.org/
Kansas City https://www.kansascityfed.org/
Minneapolis https://www.minneapolisfed.org/
New York http://www.newyorkfed.org/
Philadelphia https://www.philadelphiafed.org/
Richmond https://www.richmondfed.org/
San Francisco http://www.frbsf.org/
St. Louis https://www.stlouisfed.org/
Board http://www.federalreserve.gov/

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