About this Sr Accountant role at Axos Bank
About This Job
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. This role oversees general ledger activities, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, financial analysis, and audit support. The Senior Accountant also drives process improvements, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives.General Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting transactions.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
- Support the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Financial Analysis & Business Support
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with business partners and cross-functional teams to gather financial data and support decision-making.
- Prepare management reports and presentations that provide meaningful insights into business performance.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial projects.
Compliance, Controls & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and respond to auditor requests.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders during audits and financial reviews.
- Support internal control initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior accountants and finance staff.
- Review work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist in managing workflow distribution and prioritization of accounting activities.
- Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting processes and systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive experience in General Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report (RTR) functions.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Experience supporting internal and external audits.
- Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team lead experience.
About Axos
Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.
Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).
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Pre-Employment Background Check, Medical, and Drug Test:
All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment medical and drug screening.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Functions and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
