ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Position General Responsibilities:

Responsible for processing accounts payable, posting general ledger entries, completing various account reconcilements, reviewing official checks, and other miscellaneous accounting department support duties.  General accounting work is performed using various banking financial systems, accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases.

Employees Supervised:

None

Education, Experience and Certification Requirements

Note:  Only minimum responsibilities are listed.  Other responsibilities may be required as requested by management.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
2. Good interpersonal /team skills with ability to develop effective working relationships.
3. Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and provide close attention to detail – task oriented.
4. High School diploma or equivalency.
5. Previous personal computer experience.
6. Proficient in the use of general office equipment.
7. Strong work ethic and organizational skills are a must. Must be dependable, accurate and efficient.
   
   

Position Specific Responsibilities, Duties and Competencies:

General Ledger

1. Assist in the preparation, posting, and review of various journal entries for the bank and its affiliates.

2. Responsible for balancing certain general ledger accounts and resolving differences.

Accounts Payable

1. Responsible for recording invoices on the accounts payable system for all branches and affiliate companies, to be paid out of the appropriate general ledger accounts (expense classification).
2. Responsible for researching vendors/payables to assist management as needed.
3. Responsible for preparing accounts payable checks for mailing.

Reconcilements

1. Responsible for the reconcilement of internal bank accounts and correspondent bank statements.

For full description, which includes physical mental demands please see attachment.