Accountant I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform the Accounts Payable function ensuring timely payment of invoices and business expenses by completing daily/weekly processing. Coordinate the delivery of invoices for appropriate approvals. Assist departments and employees across the bank with questions regarding expenses.
  • Manage statement delivery and payment of corporate credit cards.
  • Reconcile correspondent bank activity and other bank accounts on a daily/monthly basis.
  • Record daily general ledger entries as requested for daily activity including Federal Funds, etc.
  • Complete general ledger reference maintenance on a daily basis.
  • Ensure general ledger agrees to subsidiary records through preparation of general ledger and internal DDA reconciliations. Research and resolve discrepancies to satisfactory conclusion.
  • Research and resolve various accounting issues and variances.
  • Review various reconciliations from other departments as necessary.
  • Complete financial reports on a regular basis for management and regulatory purposes (i.e. FR2644, Summary of Deposits).
  • Assist with the completion of the bank’s quarterly call report.
  • Assist with various department assignments, including month-end close, investment purchase record-keeping, internal and external audit requirements, etc.
  • Manage the collection and input of 1099 Miscellaneous info for EOY reporting and prepare necessary corrections of EOY 1098/1099 tax reporting to vendors/IRS.
  • Complete maintenance and accounting for fixed assets, accruals and prepaid assets.
  • Assist with the preparation of information for internal and external auditors during periodic reviews and to bank regulators during examinations.
  • Assist in the preparation of timely and complete annual audited financial statements.
  • Gain and maintain a strong understanding of internal accounting and core processing software
  • Assist with various department projects as assigned and continually strive to improve procedures and find efficiencies where applicable.
  • Participate in bank-sponsored events as outlined in bank’s Community Events Program.

  • Perform additional duties as they become assigned or apparent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated computer application experience including: Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks on an ongoing basis to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate flexibility to meeting fluctuating demands.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work cooperatively with Bank staff at all levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  AA Degree in Accounting, Business or other related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.    

Experience:  Minimum one year work experience in accounting or bookkeeping.

HOW TO APPLY

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