Accounting Specialist III

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Regular Full-Time Atlanta, GA, US

Celebrating over 100 years in the community, Citizens Trust Bank remains committed to providing personalized service and financial solutions to meet the growing needs of our customers.

We are committed to our institution’s values of Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Service Excellence, Respect, Accountability, and Leadership, all of which are needed to continue our mission of empowering generations for financial success.

By joining our team, you can expect opportunities to enhance personal accomplishments and professional growth.

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• Maintains control over various balance sheet accounts by reconciling the subsidiary records to the general ledger
• Assigns invoices to the general ledger and bank accounts
• Timely preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepares adjusting and correcting entries as required
• Prepares various financial reports for management review, internal and external auditors
• Manages large data sets involving historical financial information
• Prepares, analyzes and manages large data sets involving historical financial information used to develop balance sheet risk management strategies
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget, Call Reports, and other regulatory reports
• Conducts research and provides analytical support for the department
• Assists with the forecasting and projection
• Maintains and reconciles purchased Certificates of Deposits; ensures that interest checks are received timely and posted
• Reviews, updates, and monitors internal controls related to the department
• Administers the trust investment, and securities functions
• Administers the Bank’s insurance and risk management portfolio
• Assists with month and year end closing functions
• Assists with the development of department procedures, policies, and processes
• Prepares correspondence, documents, and reports
• Maintains and handles all matters and information in a confidential manner
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, expectations, laws, and regulations
• Uses good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Delivers excellent quality customer service consistently and adheres to department response turn around standards
• Exceeds all established position’s goals, objectives, and expectations
• Leads initiatives, adds value, supports the Bank’s vision, mission, core values, business principles, goals, and objectives
• Participates in Bank community related events and activities
• Demonstrates consistent professional appearance, behavior, image, ethics, integrity, and represents the CTB Brand
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum three years of account reconciliation experience in a financial institution
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Hands on working knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong knowledge and understanding of financial ratio calculations, general banking regulations, laws, guidelines, GAAP, accounting practices and related procedures
• Good presentation, interpersonal relationship building, and organizational skills are essential
• Proficient in using advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); experience with FIS and BankTEL a plus!
• Ability to facilitate effective meetings and training sessions
• Excellent analytical, technical, problem resolution, project management, critical thinking, research and negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment, and must be adaptable to change
• Excellent quality customer service and telephone skills with the ability to establish good business relationships.
• Must be able to maintain positive composure and consistently demonstrate professional appearance, demeanor, image, and represents the CTB Brand
• Ability to use good judgment, makes sound business decisions, comprehend, and follows directions and instructions
• Ability to produce accurate and organized work with minimum supervision
• Abili…