Financial Reporting Accountant

Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare internal financial reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors as well as to prepare filings for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Regulatory filings. The incumbent in this position will serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors, as well as the loan asset quality team.

• Source, organize, analyze and interpret financial data and prepare internal reporting for senior leadership and the Board of Directors including monthly Essbase and Board reports, quarterly peer analysis reporting and other reports as requested
• Prepare and file SEC reports such as the quarterly earnings release and Form 10-Q, the annual Form 10-K as well as special reporting through Form 8-K as requested
• Prepare annual reporting for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• Manage aspects of 8-K investor relations presentations and the annual proxy report, providing information as requested and ensuring appropriate support is maintained
• Collaborate in planning implementation of new FASB and SEC guidance and evaluate if additional internal controls are required, as well as new accounting and reporting requirements as a result of corporate transactions such as business acquisitions, stock issuances and unique transactions
• Tag and manage XBRL data in Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Assist in maintaining appropriate internal controls over reporting for SOX compliance
• Serve as liaison with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate and timely information is provided

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with any special projects as requested, including business acquisitions and unique transactions

Education

Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Accounting. (Required)

Experience

3 or more years accounting. (Required)

2 or more years financial reporting. (Required)

2 or more years SEC regulatory compliance. (Preferred)

2 or more years finance industry. (Preferred)

1 or more years Workiva or comparable SEC reporting software. (Preferred)

1 or more years Essbase or comparable retrieval software. (Preferred)

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant. (Potentially)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP (Required)
• Ability to comprehend and interpret guidance from the FASB and SEC (Required)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Required)
• Ability to be flexible, manage multiple projects, prioritize, work on a team and work independently (Required)

 

This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.

 

The salary range for this position is $56,300.00 - $93,800.00 annually.

Additional Compensation Components

 

This job is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan subject to individual and company performance.

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.

Fulton Bank (“Fulton”) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.