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Senior Staff Accountant
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Posted:
4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
1 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Extraco Banks is seeking a detailoriented experienced and highly organized Senior Staff Accountant to support the accounting function and ensure accurate financial reporting. This onsite role based daily in Waco Texas reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial data supporting regulatory reporting and strengthening internal controls.
The ideal candidate is technically strong analytical and capable of working independently while collaborating across departments in a fastpaced banking environment.
What Youll Do
Accounting & Financial Management
Prepare review and post journal entries while maintaining assigned general ledger accounts.
Complete monthly quarterly and yearend reconciliations and detailed account analyses.
Support monthend and yearend close processes including preparation of schedules used in financial reporting.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
Complete monthly quarterly and yearend reconciliations and detailed account analyses.
Support monthend and yearend close processes including preparation of schedules used in financial reporting.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Analyze financial results identify unusual activity or significant variances and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
Prepare and update recurring regulatory reports (including Call Report) management reports and boardlevel reporting materials.
Develop ad hoc financial analyses and decisionsupport materials for leadership and business partners.
Prepare and update recurring regulatory reports (including Call Report) management reports and boardlevel reporting materials.
Develop ad hoc financial analyses and decisionsupport materials for leadership and business partners.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
Perform variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
Monitor financial performance trends and highlight risks or opportunities.
Perform variance analyses comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
Monitor financial performance trends and highlight risks or opportunities.
Compliance Audit & Internal Controls
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation responding to requests and assisting with implementation of recommendations.
Maintain and enhance internal controls through documentation review of processes and adherence to policies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and banking standards.
Maintain and enhance internal controls through documentation review of processes and adherence to policies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and banking standards.
Process Improvement & Systems Support
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and increase efficiency.
Research and resolve issues related to core banking systems workflows and discrepancies.
Support system enhancements upgrades and reporting improvements.
Research and resolve issues related to core banking systems workflows and discrepancies.
Support system enhancements upgrades and reporting improvements.
Collaboration & Support
Partner with crossfunctional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment.
Maintain accounting procedures and provide crosstraining support as needed.
Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.
Maintain accounting procedures and provide crosstraining support as needed.
Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned.
What Were Looking For
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline required
CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Experience with general ledger reconciliations financial analysis and monthend close
Experience with financial reporting and regulatory reporting processes
CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Experience with general ledger reconciliations financial analysis and monthend close
Experience with financial reporting and regulatory reporting processes
Preferred Experience
Banking or financial institution experience preferred
Experience with Cognos Microsoft queries budgeting/reporting software and core banking systems
Experience supporting audits and improving internal controls
Experience with Cognos Microsoft queries budgeting/reporting software and core banking systems
Experience supporting audits and improving internal controls
Required Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls
Advanced Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong analytical critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to research and resolve accounting issues effectively
Database and query experience preferred
Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
Commitment to longterm professional growth
Advanced Microsoft Excel and overall Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong analytical critical thinking and problemsolving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to research and resolve accounting issues effectively
Database and query experience preferred
Process improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
High level of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
Commitment to longterm professional growth
Why Extraco
Extraco Banks is committed to delivering strong financial performance while investing in our employees and the communities we this role you will work closely with executive leadership contribute to critical financial processes and have the opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and professional environment. We value accuracy accountability and continuous improvement and empower our team members to make meaningful contributions.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Onsite officebased role located in Waco Texas
Extended periods of sitting or standing
Frequent use of standard office equipment (computer phone copier)
Ability to move throughout the office and collaborate across departments
Visual acuity required for reviewing financial reports and data
Occasional lifting of 1015 pounds (files or materials)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Extended periods of sitting or standing
Frequent use of standard office equipment (computer phone copier)
Ability to move throughout the office and collaborate across departments
Visual acuity required for reviewing financial reports and data
Occasional lifting of 1015 pounds (files or materials)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Equal Opportunity Employer
Extraco Banks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
Locally-owned bank serving our Central Texas communities: Belton, Bryan, Copperas Cove, Georgetown, Harker Heights, Killeen, Temple, and Waco.
