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Staff Accountant

Regions Financial

Birmingham, AL · Posted October 27, 2026

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About the job

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.

Job Description:

At Regions, the Accountant uses professional accounting concepts and internal company policies to solve routine accounting issues, prepares and analyzes financial results for reports, and partners with more experienced accountants to meet reporting needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintains and reconciles General Ledger and subsidiary system ledgers as well as performs entries and reconciliations

Assists with general ledger research and helps ensure the integrity of accounting information

May interact with various levels of internal and external clients to obtain or provide information and/or resolve issues for assigned tasks, accounts, and legal entities

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

Or High School Diploma and four (4) years of directly related accounting or corporate finance experience

Skills and Competencies

Ability to analyze and research with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels

Basic knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting systems, and practices

Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Position Type Full time

Compensation Details

Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.

Job Range Target:

Minimum: $46,759.35 USD Median: $64,270.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.

Benefits Information

Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Disability Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Volunteer Program

Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits

Location Details Regions Center

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.