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Ameris Bank

SEC Reporting Analyst

Ameris Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs.

When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers.

At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate.

Responsible for the preparation of SEC filings, review of XBRL tagging, documenting accounting and financial reporting policies, and coordinating with the external auditors. In addition, this role assists with review and analyzation of issues that require technical research and documentation. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:Manage the preparation, review, approval and filing of SEC filings - 10-Q, 10-K, 8-KMaintain supporting documentation for external financial statements and SEC filingsManage the coordination of external auditors on annual audit, quarterly reviews, and other special projectsMonitor, analyze, and document the impact of SEC and FASB accounting and reporting initiativesAssist with review, analysis and documentation of transactions/issues that require FASB and SEC researchAssist with documentation of company accounting and financial reporting policiesAssist with special SEC filings related to mergers and acquisitions, accounting for business combinations, and integration of business combinationsReview and approval of financial information prepared by others going into external financial statements and SEC filingsTechnical Accounting Research - make proposal for course of action to management related to application of new accounting guidance and application of existing accounting guidance to significant/unusual transactions

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:Must have advanced knowledge and experience with US GAAP Financial Reporting for a public companyExpected to have knowledge of SEC rules and regulationsMust have strong technical GAAP and SEC accounting research skillsStrong working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and key internal controls within Financial ReportingIntermediate XBRL skills and experience neededMust have strong aptitude for collaborative document management software such as Workiva's Wdesk (used to prepare and file SEC documents)Advanced Excel skillsCompetent in Word and PowerPointMust possess extremely strong written and oral communication skills

Industry and Work Experience:3-5 years of experience in public accounting or financial reporting with a public company (or combination of both) requiredFinancial Services industry a plus

Academic:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance requiredMaster's degree in Accounting or MBA a plusActive CPA license or progress being made toward license required

Benefits Available to Employees:Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceAmeris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employmentLife Insurance provided at no additional cost to employeesAccidental Death & Dismemberment CoverageLong-Term Disability CoveragePaid Sick and Vacation Leave11 HolidaysVolunteer/Service DayEmployee Stock Purchase Plan401(k) Retirement PlanAmeris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the planFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings AccountHealth Reimbursement ArrangementSupplemental Life & Other Insurance PlansIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceLegal InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Advocacy ProgramTickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)AT&T Employee DiscountWellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other RewardsEmployee Referral IncentiveEducation AssistanceEmployee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

Free Interest CheckingFree Safe Deposit BoxFree Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier ChecksDiscount on Mortgage Origination FeeFree Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill PaymentEmployee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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