Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

At ServisFirst, Our Name is Our Mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accountant position is responsible for collecting financial data and preparing reports necessary to analyze the bank’s performance. Responsibilities include a full range of accounting duties, from reporting and SOX key control monitoring and documentation to accounting operations tasks such as general ledger entries, transaction review, settlement and documentation, and financial analysis

The incumbent will :

• Compile and review required periodic financial reports to be filed with the SEC in accordance with rules S-K and S-X, working with Controller and Senior Accountant. This is a key function within the Bank’s ICFR.
• Research and interpret existing and new FASB and regulatory accounting guidance and assist in adoption techniques and compliance.
• Post general ledger entries from supporting documents – inventory and monitor general ledger account and internal checking account reconcilements in keeping with Bank’s policy and procedures. This is a key function within the Bank’s ICFR.
• Perform various management financial reports for corporate and market bank executives and analyze the information from such reports in an effort to support management decision making.
• Assist with income tax compliance, tax-related SOX controls / reviews. Work closely with Company's income tax consultants.
• Assist Controller, Assistant Controller and Senior Accountant in daily accounting operations functions as needed.
• Back up daily / weekly general ledger reconciliation function when other accounting staff are out of office.
• Responsible for being familiar with all compliance regulations and policies that are applicable to this position and follow and ensure compliance with these regulations and policies

Note : Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified associates / applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note : Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The physical requirements and environmental conditions of this position consist primarily of :

EOE / AA