Senior Accountant - Investment Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analytical review of performance of large complex bond portfolio considering prepayment speeds, vectors, etc.
• Interpretation of cash flow assumptions, payment streams, yields etc. for complex bond structures.
• High proficiency in Excel, emphasizing discounted cash flows, IRR and NPV calculations, etc.
• Application of prospective vs. retrospective accounting and its impact on accounting results.
• Prepare or review daily, monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Prepare or review financial reports, analyses, work papers or schedules relating primarily to the Bank's investments.
• Prepare or review reconciliations of the Bank's investments to the general ledger.
• Oversee the daily operations of investment accounting.
• Participation in accounting/investment projects as assigned.
• Aid in drafting and implementing accounting policies or procedures.
• Maintain written accounting procedures and SOX 404 documentation.
• Independently stay current with respect to applicable accounting standards and banking regulations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be responsible for the supervision of one or more Staff Accountants or Accounting Clerks, including planning, assigning, directing and reviewing work performed.
• Participate in evaluation of direct reports.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance with accounting emphasis.
• Experience in Financial institution Accounting preferred.
• Exposure to investment security accounting and/or operations.
• CPA preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted at the discretion of management.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Candidates residing in locations within BankUnited's footprint may be given preference.