Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. At Regions, the Business Unit Accountant provides accounting support to assigned business unit. Performs general accounting tasks that may include, but are not limited to, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing summaries or supporting documentation for reports. All work is performed in accordance with company policy and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and appropriate standards and regulations. This position provides timely and accurate financial reports to management while supporting and leading the business unit accounting functions in the efficient handling of day to day operations. Primary Responsibilities
- Maintains and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts of assigned business unit
- Prepares special accounting reports for management or regulatory authorities
- Investigates potential problems and gathers appropriate data for solutions
- Prepares and completes month end reporting of business unit results
- Conducts financial analyses, audits, and/or investigations businesses expenses
- Assists in developing and monitoring accounting internal control programs for assigned unit
- Provides advice to financial managers and other accountants on unusual and difficult accounting systems and/or operations problems
- Analyzes financial information for the purpose of providing direction and support, making recommendations, maximizing use of funds and ensuring overall operations are within budget
- Reconciles other general ledger accounts as assigned
- Prepares ad hoc analysis for management
- Assists company external auditors and internal auditors, as needed, to ensure an efficient and effective audit process
- Resolves disputed items and answer routine inquiries
- Performs balance sheet reconciliations as needed This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and three (3) years of accounting or directly related experience
- Or High School Diploma and seven (7) years of directly related experience Skills and Competencies
- Ability to build relationships with peers and complete assignments in a team environment and independently
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong attention to detail Experience with Tax Accounting Preferred. This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation Details Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position. Job Range Target: Minimum: $62,542.15 USD 50th Percentile: $86,430.00 USD Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible. Location: Birmingham, Alabama Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company. Full posting: https://careers.regions.com/us/en/job/R102342/Business-Unit-Accountant
