Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

Primary responsibility is to manage the accounts payable function, to perform routine general accounting / bookkeeping duties, provide administration support to the accounting department, and to perform other accounting related projects as requested.

• Manage the accounts payable function
• Log and index bank wire transactions for records retention
• Process and distribute a variety of reports on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Provide administrative support for the Chief Financial Officer and the Controller
• Perform document preparation and spreadsheet creation as needed for the accounting department
• Run bank specific reports from the Bank’s core system, such as past-due reports, ATM adjustment reports, card management reports, and other reports as needed
• Performs daily/weekly/monthly general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accurate processing and posting of all account entries.
• Performs routine transaction specific posting activities to the general ledger
• Maintain the Bank’s Fixed Asset register
• Perform research as needed for the accounting department and during bank audits / examinations
• Sort and distribute mail
• Process return mail
• Prepare and send forms to vendors as needed.
• Prepare and send out shareholder& board information
• Oversee supply needs and orders for assigned departments
• Process employee expense reports
• Consistently supports the Bank and its core values
• Follow all policies and procedures
• Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completed college level core accounting courses / college graduate in accounting preferred
• 2+ years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, general accounting, clerical, or administrative experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience with general accounting software
• Knowledge and experience with bank core processing software preferred
• Knowledge of accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting
• General math, accounting, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF document applications
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to operate a computer and navigate software
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow directions, comprehend training, and adapt to changes