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Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant

Merrick Bank
  • South Jordan, Utah
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Join our team and build your career with momentum as we champion your growth, elevate your ideas and engage you in purpose-driven work that makes a real difference every day.

    Who we are

    Founded in 1997, Merrick Bank is an FDIC®-insured financial institution headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, with over $10 billion in assets. A wholly owned subsidiary of CardWorks Financial Group, Merrick Bank serves roughly five million cardmembers and more than 100,000 merchant customers nationwide.

    What we do

    We provide credit cards, recreational loans, deposit accounts, merchant services and bank sponsorships to consumers and businesses. As a leader in non-prime lending and merchant acquiring, we combine innovative technology with data-driven insights to help underserved consumers build and strengthen credit while delivering integrated, scalable payment solutions for businesses.

    Merrick Bank ranks among the top 20 FDIC®-insured credit card issuers in the U.S. and among the top 15 merchant acquirers by transaction volume.

    PositionSummaryand Role Impact:The Senior Accountant –FlowLendingis responsible forsupporting accounting and financial reporting for the Flow Lending portfolio, including consumer installment loans originated through strategic partner relationships orpurchasedfrom lending partners. This role owns key components of the close process, including preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules, while ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data. The Senior Accountant partners closely with the AVP, Accounting Services and cross-functional teams across operations, servicing, and finance to resolve complex issues, analyze portfolio performance, and strengthen accounting processes. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, sound accounting judgment, and the ability tooperatewith a high degree of independence while contributing to continuous improvement in reconciliation, reporting, and close processes. 

    Essential Functions:

    • Prepares and reviews complex account reconciliations supporting the Flow Lending subledger-to-general ledger process 

    • Prepares and reviews journal entries and supporting schedules 

    • Performs detailed variance analysis andidentifiesdrivers of fluctuations 

    • Partners with operations and finance teams to resolve complex discrepancies 

    • Supports preparation and enhancement of business line reporting 

    • Appliesaccounting policies to routine and moderately complex transactions 

    • Prepares and reviews audit support documentation 

    • Identifiesandimplementsprocess improvements 

    • UsesExcel and reporting tools for portfolio analysis 

    • Provides guidance to junior team members 

    Requirements for Success: 

    Education & Experience 

    Required:

    Candidates should meet one of the following:

    • Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field with2+years of progressive accounting experience

    • 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience in lieu of a degree

    In addition, candidates should have:

    • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting fundamentals, with the ability to apply them to moderately complex transactions and scenarios

    • Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and accrual-based accounting

    • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex accounting issues, including identifying root causes and recommending solutions

    • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a deadline-driven environment

    • Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis techniques

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    • Effective communication and collaboration skills

    Preferred:

    • Experience with loan accounting, installment lending, or consumer finance portfolios 

    • Experience in subledger-driven or high-volume accounting environments 

    • Familiarity with interest income recognition, amortization, deferred fees, and loan lifecycle concepts 

    • Experience supporting close processes in a business line or divisional accounting structure 

    • Experience improving reconciliation processes, close timelines, or reporting accuracy 

    • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools 

    • Background in financial services, fintech, banking, or lending organizations 

    • Experience reviewing work or providing guidance to junior team members 

    Knowledge,Skillsand Capabilities: 

    • Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, completeness, and accountability for results 

    • Strong execution discipline with the ability to independently manage close and reconciliation responsibilities 

    • Ability to perform financial analysis, interpret results, and communicate key drivers of variances 

    • Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, operations, and finance teams and influence outcomes 

    • Continuous learning mindset with a proactive approach to developing expertise and improving processes 

    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to handle moderately complex issues 

    • Demonstrates sound professional judgment and ability to balance accuracy, timeliness, and business priorities ​#INDHP1

    Why join us

    We believe in putting people first by supporting our customers, employees and our partners while creating opportunities for everyone to reach their potential. From fostering work-life balance to rewarding good work and innovative ideas, we invest in what matters most, our people.

    At Merrick Bank, you’ll be part of a collaborative, customer-focused team where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

    Our Employee Value Proposition

    • Competitive Pay, including a Bonus Target or Variable Pay Incentive Program
    • Benefits Package -Medical, Dental, and Vision (plus much more)
    • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
    • Short- & Long-Term Disability
    • Wellness Programs
    • Group Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Paid Vacation, Sick Days and bank Holidays
    • Employee Engagement Activities including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, Service Recognition

    We offer a total rewards package comprised of a competitive base rate of pay, variable pay incentive programs based on the role, and a comprehensive benefit suite.  Offered rates of pay are determined based on job-related knowledge, relevant experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, or gender identity/expression (including pregnancy, childbirth, transgender status, or sexual orientation), religion or creed, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Everyone is welcome here, and we hire based on your ability to do the job, not any protected characteristics.

    If you need help or reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let your TA Partner know.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSouth Jordan, Utah
    IndustryBanking
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1997

    About Company

    Merrick Bank issues VISA® and MasterCard® credit cards as well as recreation loans, focusing on consumers who are underserved by other credit card issuers. Merrick’s secured and unsecured credit card products offer a variety of rates and fees based upon the credit profile of the consumer. Merrick markets and offers its products on a national basis through a number of different marketing channels, including direct mail, telemarketing, and the Internet.

    Merrick was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in south Jordan, Utah. Merrick is a principal member of VISA® and MasterCard® and is insured by the FDIC, and is a subsidiary of CardWorks, headquartered in Woodbury, New York.

    The credit card and recreational industries are growing and changing constantly, and Merrick will strive to grow with each industry to offer both its customer and associates the best opportunities possible.

    Merrick lives by a set of core personal and company values that include honesty in all of its interactions, courage to do the right thing and integrity in its dealings with customers, clients and each other. This combination of values is a winning formula that makes Merrick a great company.

    Skills

    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Channel Strategiesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consumer Financeunmatched
    • Consumer Loansunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Social Responsibilityunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Loan Accountingunmatched
    • Loan Originationunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Merchant Servicesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Pivot Tablesunmatched
    • Portfolio Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Subprime Lendingunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

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