Accountant - Financial Services

Overview

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a financial services employer near Edinburg, Texas to identify an experienced Accountant for an on-site role. The position offers an annual salary up to $90,000, commensurate with experience, and focuses on supporting a banking environment with accurate general ledger activity, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and official bank accounts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with prior banking industry experience, capable of managing multiple deadlines, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Location

Edinburg, TX, on-site

Compensation

Up to $90,000 per year, based on experience.

Requirements

• Prior accounting experience within the banking industry is required
• 3–5+ years of related accounting experience with strong general ledger and reconciliation exposure
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; equivalent accounting experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, accrual vs. cash basis concepts, and financial statement preparation
• Ability to prepare, review, and analyze departmental or reporting unit financial information within a bank setting
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills considered a plus
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and electronic document management systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and official bank accounts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Prepare journal entries and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and timely
• Support regulatory and internal reporting including Federal Reserve submissions, call report assistance, and management reporting
• Analyze account variances, trends, and outstanding reconciling items while coordinating with departments and outside parties for resolution
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial reporting support, including footnotes and related schedules
• Monitor stale items, support escheatment-related activities, and maintain documentation within the bank’s electronic systems
• Comply with all banking regulations, internal policies, and required compliance training
• Ad hoc projects and tasks as needed