Accounting Manager

Company Overview

Core Bank is a locally owned community bank serving Omaha and Kansas City. Guided by our vision to be high-performing, solutions-based, and tech-forward, we combine trusted relationships with modern tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more personalized banking. Our culture—what we call our Recipe for Awesome—makes Core Bank more than a place to work or bank; it’s a place where people grow, solutions thrive, and together we build better. If you want to help us build something remarkable, then we'd love to get to know you. To learn more about what makes us - us, explore www.corebankcareers.com.

Summary of Position

The Accounting Manager oversees the daily operations of the Accounting Department and supports Core Bank’s vision of being a high-performing, tech-forward, solutions-based community bank. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and banking regulations.

The Accounting Manager actively participates in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial analysis. This position partners closely with internal teams, auditors, and regulators to provide reliable financial information that supports sound decision-making and consistent shareholder return, while living Core Bank’s values of collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and service.

In addition to technical and operational excellence, the Accounting Manager is expected to lead their team in a way that reflects Core Bank’s leadership philosophy. This includes creating psychological safety, coaching and developing high-performing individuals, fostering a collaborative and non-hierarchical team environment, and actively managing team morale.

Responsibilities of the Accounting Manager include:

Supervisory & Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including workload management, training, and performance evaluations
• Ensure cross-training and coverage for critical accounting functions
• Promote a strong control-conscious and compliance-focused culture

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Responsible for daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, and journal entries
• Coordinate and review month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
• Review balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy and completeness
• Assist in preparing internal financial reports for management and the Board

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, banking regulations, and internal accounting policies
• Support regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external audits; coordinate responses and documentation
• Assist with preparation and review of Call Reports and other regulatory filings, as applicable

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and system utilization
• Assist with documentation of accounting procedures and control narratives

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with Operations, Lending, Treasury, and Technology teams on accounting-related matters
• Support the Controller and CFO with special projects, system implementations, and analysis
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment for new products, transactions, or initiatives

Regular attendance is required.

Other activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee may be assigned as business needs evolve.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, or equivalent applicable experience
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a bank or financial institution
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience strongly preferred

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Alignment with Core Bank’s Purpose, Vision, and Values
• Strong understanding of GAAP and bank accounting practices
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and internal controls in a banking environment
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Core Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.