Senior Accountant I

As a leading bank, SouthState has been providing financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses for more than 100 years.

SouthState team members strive to create remarkable experiences while building meaningful and lasting relationships. We are proud to be a reflection of the communities we serve, and our team members share core values that make SouthState a great place to bank, and a great place to work.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES

Assist the Correspondent Division CFO with the month-end close process, consolidation, financial preparation, and financial analysis. To follow the policies and procedures of The Correspondent Division (Company), a wholly owned operating subsidiary of SouthState Bank (Bank), exercising competency, courtesy, and concern for the development of the Company and the Bank.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with completion of monthly and quarterly variance analysis
• Maintain and analyze other assets/liabilities/accruals to ensure proper recognition of income/expenses in appropriate accounting periods
• Ensure general ledger integrity is maintained through timely reconcilements and proper classification to accounts and responsibility centers
• Reconcile debt capital markets securities inventories
• Reconcile and review of general ledger & bank use accounts under corporate accounting responsibility
• Maintain and update the general ledger system for new accounts and responsibility centers to meet the reporting requirements of management for the Company, Bank and holding company
• Maintain and assist in the development of automated accounting systems and process improvements
• Prepare accurate general ledger entries that are accompanied by supporting documentation for the Company, Bank and holding company
• Prepare monthly reports and corresponding journal entries for month end
• Prepare debt capital markets monthly journal entries and monthly financials
• Assist with regulatory, compliance, and internal and external audit issues related to the Company
• Assist in preparation of monthly registered representative commission statements
• Assist with the Company’s Correspondent Division reporting and financial analysis
• Accept other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Self-starter and ability to work independently
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Ability to meet monthly deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be responsive and act with a sense of urgency
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize financial and non-financial data in an understandable form for the end users of such reports
• Ability to work effectively with seasoned finance professionals

Qualifications, Education, and Certification Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s in accounting
• Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience
• Certifications/Specific Knowledge: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office; good understanding of accounting systems; understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS/CLASSES

Required annual compliance training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports. This position requires a large amount of time in front of a computer. This can be done sitting or standing with use of the right desk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is located in a private office. The position is located inside a cooled and heated facility with ability to go to a break room or rest room during breaks. Telecommuting roles no matter if hybrid or 100% full time telecommuting must have a secure home office environment that is free from background noise and distractions. They must also have a reliable private internet connection that is not supplied by use of cellular data (hot spot). Cable or fiber connections are preferred.

Requirements are subject to change, as new systems and technology is delivered.

TRAVEL

Travel may be required to come to meetings as needed.