Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Company: Royal Banks of Missouri

Location: Chesterfield, MO

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Department: Accounting

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Responsible for performing day to day accounting functions of the bank including reconciling various general ledger and DDA accounts, performing accounts payable activities, maintaining pledged securities, and assisting the CFO and Controller with projects including, but not limited to creating efficiencies and streamlining tasks as well as other related projects.

Benefits: A generous benefits package to include health, life, dental, vision, EAP, short/long-term disability, vacation and personal days, pet insurance, identity theft protection, pre‑paid legal, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, parental leave, 401(k) with company match, and 11 holidays.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.

• Reconciles various general ledger accounts.
• Reconciles various bank DDA accounts.
• Responsible for entering and processing accounts payable invoices.
• Performs all maintenance on the bank's securities portfolio to ensure sufficient collateral for all municipal depositors.
• Prepares various monthly reports for senior management and key municipal depositors.
• Acts as back up for various functions within the department when other team members are out of the bank.
• Assists with creating efficiencies and streamlining tasks within the department.
• Assists with implementing special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) with the ability to learn and utilize new existing banking and accounting software applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet established deadlines and possess a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Analytical ability to interpret data and present it in a meaningful and easily understood form while providing recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem solving while using sound judgment to produce practical decisions and solutions. Assertive in asking questions when clarification/guidance is needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.

Education/

Experience:

Preferred - Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Accounting or related field with one to three years related banking experience or 3+ years of applicable experience.

• Time management
• Professionalism, Strong Integrity
• Positive Attitude
• Team Player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to jump in and help with other responsibilities/tasks as needed

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Banking