21R Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY: To support the Financial Reporting Supervisor and CFO in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Maintain the fixed asset system and associated depreciation schedules; provide monthly detail for journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals

Perform daily, weekly and monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Perform daily, weekly and monthly balancing of the Bank’s internal deposit accounts

Perform daily, weekly and monthly journal entries in the Bank’s general ledger system

Maintain and balance the pre-paid assets system and perform reconciliations

Maintain files as needed within the department

Prepare correspondence as needed within the department

Perform such other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time – quite often on short notice - by the Financial Reporting Supervisor or CFO

Assist in the preparation of various management reports

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance with emphasis in Accounting preferred

Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong attention to details, precise and demonstrates strong organizational skills

Strong skills in dealing with financial and numeric data

Strong skills in use of Excel Spreadsheets

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Demonstrates excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done to meet important deadlines, complete projects, etc. often required of department