Staff Accountant II - Loan Accounting

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares required daily, monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Prepares financial analysis, such as yield and variance analyses.
• Explains accounting transactions and resolves accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Reconciles sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolves differences.
• Aids other departments with reconciliation differences.
• Prepares accounting memos and/or position papers, citing applicable authoritative standards.
• Makes independent preparation of one or more financial statements or financial statement disclosures.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of those disclosures in accordance with GAAP and completion of the applicable disclosure checklist.
• Keeps up to date with respect to applicable accounting standards and banking regulations.
• Participates in discrete accounting projects as assigned, such as applications systems conversions, new product implementation, new accounting policy research and implementation, and others.
• Develops proficiency with accounting software applications used by the Company.
• Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.).
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training.
• Identifies and reports suspicious activity.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.

Experience

4 - 6 years of CPA firm or bank accounting experience required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Must be proficient with accounting software applications, Excel and Word.