Senior Accountant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The Sr. Accountant is primarily responsible for general accounting duties and payroll backup. In addition, the Sr. Accountant prepares daily and monthly reconciliations as well as other general accounting duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Monitor accounts, maintain logs and records, and prepare reports• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances• Prepare Call Report support schedules • Federal Reserve Reporting• Local Agency reporting• Backup payroll process• Fixed Asset management and reporting• Prepare various monthly reconciliations• Assist in gathering documents for audit requests• Assist team with various month-end close related activities• Perform other related and assigned duties as necessary• Prepare and input various departmental wires• Provide support and answer inquiries from employees
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES• Demonstrate high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management• Demonstrate high level of quality work, attendance and appearance• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and adherence to due dates.• Adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations• Adhere to local, state and federal laws• Understand and comply with all company rules and regulations• Attend training and maintain a basic knowledge of procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial institutions, as they apply to your position and job responsibilities, with an emphasis on the BSA/AML/CIP, Consumer Privacy, Regulation CC, Information Security, Bank Protection Act, FACT-Identity Theft, Information Technology and GLBA.• Additional duties as assigned as it relates to the position
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 2+ years of experience in accounts payable functions • Experience working at a financial institution preferred • Associate degree or higher preferred. • Experience using Banktel preferred. • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations. • Excellent communication skills. • Ability to prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel COMPETENCIES:• Adaptability• Communication• Decision Making• Initiative• Professionalism• Results Orientated
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands 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 allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports• Must be able to see, hear and speak to communicate with employees and other customers• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms
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