Accounting Specialist

POSTION SUMMARY

The Accounting Specialist computes, classifies, records and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records. Assists the Controller and/or CFO with various accounting duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Regular onsite attendance
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Provides accurate, efficient and exceptional customer service to internal and external customers 
• Maintains knowledge of bank regulations, security and compliance responsibilities, products, policies, procedures and meets deadlines
• Satisfactorily completes all training required for the position
• Prepares daily reconciliations
• Reconciles the Federal Reserve Bank statement daily and other correspondent bank accounts at least monthly
• Balances the Banks cash accounts daily.
• Prepares and posts journal entries
• Reviews incoming and outgoing wires in accordance with the banks policies
• Process accounts payable accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with bank policies
• Prepares ad-hoc reports to help management track expenses for key vendors
• Assists in the 1099-MISC processing for vendors
• Reconciles general ledger accounts daily/monthly
• Process cash orders and cash deposits for the branches weekly
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. One year related experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer skills and operate computer programs. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; or climb; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

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.

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as a typical office)

Noise level is usually moderate