Staff Accountant

PB&T Bank has been fulfilling financial needs and exceeding our customers' expectations since 1889. We are a full service bank, providing products and services for individuals and small businesses, specializing in commercial and construction lending. Over the years, PB&T Bank has endured and become a stronger, more secure bank, while remaining independently owned and operated, allowing for a more personal banking experience.

Our customers have come to know they can trust and count on PB&T Bank for excellent customer service and equally excellent products.

We stand by our Signature Banking culture which is the highest level of customer service each customer receives from an employee of PB&T Bank. Building relationships with internal and external customers based on confidence and trust that PB&T Bank is conducting banking business by taking ownership of customer needs and providing follow up after resolution. We put customers at ease knowing we have completed transactions to the best of our ability.

PB&T Bank employees take pride and responsibility by placing their signature on all accomplished work.

This position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions to support the Bank's daily operations, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring the integrity of general ledger accounts, and supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. The position will assist with account reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset accounting, financial statement preparation, and other accounting-related activities while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), banking regulations, and internal policies and procedures.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring, accrual, and adjusting entries, ensuring proper supporting documentation and approval.
• Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, outstanding items, and variances in a timely manner.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of internal financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed
• Maintain the Bank's fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation schedules.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly Call Reports and other regulatory filings, including gathering supporting information, reconciling general ledger balances, and ensuring the accuracy of reported financial data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and prepare related monthly amortization entries.
• Research, identify, and resolve reconciling items and outstanding differences.
• Monitor aged reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with daily cash management activities and related accounting entries.
• Maintain accurate and organized reconciliation documentation in accordance with internal controls.
• Provide information and documentation for regulatory reporting, audits, and examinations.
• Ensure accounting activities are performed in accordance with GAAP, banking regulations, and established internal controls.
• Participate in projects and miscellaneous responsibilities such as collaborating on specific month-end closing items, providing backup coverage for the team
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other members of the organization across departments and locations. Demonstrates teamwork,…