Accounting Assistant

SUMMARY:

Provides support to the Accounting Department, including processing Accounts Payable, performs reconciliations, maintaining records and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Perform daily start and end of day process

· Transmit daily pledge file

· Reconcile and monitor various accounts 

· Process A/P and perform all related activity accurately in compliance with GAAP

· Enter and update prepaids in prepaid system.

· Communicate with other departments regarding reconciliations.

· Assist with processing investment related activity

· Maintains daily and weekly rates

· Record journal entries

· Review and verify reports

· Postage monitoring, funding and entries

· Monitor specific transactions and accounts and perform transactions as needed

· Assist with periodic required regulatory reporting

· Maintain accounting files, including timely filing.

· Maintain department supplies

· Assist with annual records retention process

· Research GL and account activity as needed.

· Generate and distribute periodic internal reports

· Supports other department personnel as needed and assumes additional duties as requested.

· Knowledge of banking and accounting procedures desired.

· Ability to work productively as a team player as well as independently.

· Proficiency in Excel, MS Word.

· Strong mathematical skills

· Strong communication (written, verbal and listening), interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Strong analytical ability

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to collaborate at all levels and work productively independently.

· Ability to follow policy and procedures relating to the security and protection of confidential customer and bank related information.

· Represents the Bank in a professional and caring manner.