GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Finance Team!

This role will be responsible for ensuring that generally accepted accounting principles are followed in the preparation and presentation of financial reports as well as working closely with Finance leadership in all facets of the accounting function.

This position will provide mentorship to the Accounting Team and be accountable for working on and completing various strategic goals. Projects may include Developing deep knowledge of the new accounting guidance as we work on the adoption and implementation of the guidance for GreatAmerica, supporting GreatAmerica’s front-end teams on new programs as they are created, compiling a full understanding of GreatAmerica’s Partners-In-Leasing transactions in order to determine efficiencies and improvements to the Program.

As an Accountant II, you will:

• Dive into monthly and annual financial statement analysis to ensure accuracy, including preparing meticulous account reconciliations.
• Bridge the gap between Finance and Accounting Teams, ensuring seamless alignment of finance initiatives with accounting processes.
• Champion the Team’s strategic initiatives, driving progress and innovation.
• Partner with other areas of the Company, offering accounting and financial support to empower smart financial decisions.
• Take part in the annual financial statement audit, ensuring precision and compliance.
• Review the work of Accounting Team members, providing guidance and expertise as needed.
• Embody the GreatAmerica principles, actively engaging in cross-functional team efforts.
• Mentor Accounting Team members, fostering growth and development.
• Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring assigned controls are performed timely, documented appropriately, and operating effectively in alignment with audit standards.
• Support control environment maturity, including participation in control design, documentation, testing, and remediation efforts as the organization progresses toward a formal control audit opinion.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and regulatory requirements, identifying and escalating control gaps or process risks.
• Prepare and retain audit-ready documentation to support internal and external audit requests, including reconciliations, journal entries, and key reporting outputs.
• Proactively champion process improvement initiatives, driving efficiency and excellence.
• Take on diverse duties as required, showcasing versatility and dedication.
• Deliver an exceptional GreatAmerica experience to all customers, leaving a lasting impression.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA, MBA, or other related advanced degrees and certifications a plus.
• Experienced professional with 3-5 years of corporate finance, corporate accounting, &/or public accounting experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting research

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Experience working in a banking or regulated financial institution environment
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting and filing (e.g., FFIEC call reports).
• Understanding of bank regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and internal controls
• Support intercompany accounting processes, including recording, reconciling, and resolving intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Analyze and investigate variances related to entity-level and consolidated results, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Exposure to regulatory audits or examiner interactions
• Knowledge of GAAP within a banking or financial services environment

Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance accuracy, timeliness, and sound judgment in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and business teams to support effective decision-making and strengthen accounting processes.
• Ability to review work, provide constructive guidance, and mentor team members while promoting accountability, consistency, and continuous learning.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify efficiencies, strengthen workflows, and support scalable practices as the organization continues to grow and mature as a bank.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting concepts, control requirements, and financial information in a clear and practical manner.
• High level of organization, initiative, follow-through, and adaptability when managing multiple priorities, special projects, and periodic demands with tight deadlines.
• Sound business judgment, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential financial information and sensitive business matters.

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits

• Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Education and Career Planning Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks

• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.