Staff Accountant

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely general ledger postings and reconciliations and assists in the day-to-day activities of accounting operations in accordance with the company's policies and procedures. This position reports to the VP Accounting Manager.

• Perform daily cash reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries; maintain, balance, and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts for selected asset and accrual accounts.
• Prepare daily and monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Support preparation of various analytical reports and information.
• Perform various day-to-day accounting activities and control functions dealing with fixed assets, prepaid expenses, BOLI, general ledger, correspondent bank accounts and miscellaneous accounts.
• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the accounts payable function.
• Assist in the day-to-day activities of the payroll function.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting as needed.
• Assist with auditors/examiners requests on year-end audit, internal audits, and periodic examinations.
• Provide back-up for accounting staff.
• Responsible for any additional duties or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or 1 year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in MS Office products, specifically Excel, and accounting software programs. FIS, Avid Xchange (Bank Tel) and Balancer experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• High level of initiative, organized with keen attention to detail.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work with team members across the organization.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, occasionally lift one to fifteen pounds.
• Working Conditions are in office.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must complete all required mandatory and regulatory training.

Follow all policies and procedures of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC).

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.