Staff Accountant Jobs

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Education And/Or Experience

• Previous experience working in accounting, and/or supporting accounting functions, preferred (2-3 years).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting, as it relates to a financial institution, is a plus.
• Research, analytical and critical thinking skills necessary.
• Ability to work within a high-volume environment and facilitate the completion of multiple projects, simultaneously.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, excel, word, etc.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Staff Accountant will assist in the maintaining and preparation of financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Office products to complete daily tasks.
• Cross train within department to perform backup to other positions.
• Assist and/or prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures, specifically as it relates to financial institutions, general account standards, and internal controls.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Assist and/or codes invoices, set-up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile and validate all accounting entries that affect general ledger accounts.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with The Peoples Bank policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of general ledger entries.
• Perform any other duties assigned that may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of both the department and organization.
• Assist with general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Update and maintain policies and procedures within Accounting Department
• Gather and prepare data for Call Reports, and other various financial, compliance, internal and external reports utilizing existing tools.
• Assist in the verification and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Assists with preparation of all public company SEC reporting on a quarterly and yearly basis (10Q, 10K, 8K, 11K & call report).
• Assist with all back-office transactions that affect the general ledger from other departments within the bank.
• Assist with the reconciliation of cash disbursement accounts, payroll, and other financial accounts.
• Offers insight and assists in improving departmental operating processes and procedures.

The Peoples Bank prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation as described in this section. The Peoples Bank will extend equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, national origin, ethnic background, genetic information (including of a family member), military service, and/or citizenship, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

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