Accountant – Responsibilities The accountant will perform various accounting duties to control the organization's financial resources, ensuring compliance with regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position.Collect and compile financial information and assist the controller to prepare accurate and timely financial reports and accounting statements for senior management, including reconciliations, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow statements, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports, and/or SEC filings.Assist with the close process.Prepare and review monthly and daily subsidiary accounting, including daily treasury management for all companies.Prepare and/or review periodic account reconciliations.Assist with compilation of deliverables to bank and external auditors.Manage credit card reconciliation of monthly statements and navigate appropriate banking software (Bridge).Perform fixed assets accounting.Execute ad hoc projects deemed necessary by the accounting department.Qualifications Candidates must possess the following qualifications and attributes:At least 3 years of accounting experience (preferably 2 years in banking or a public accounting firm).Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance.Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.Strong communication skills and attention to detail.Ability to think critically.CPA or MBA desired. If CPA, continuing professional education to meet state requirements.Additional training as deemed necessary for the job.Decision‑Making & Supervision Works directly under the Controller with limited supervision; no supervisory responsibilities.Physical Requirements Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 lbs. Frequently sits, stands, and walks.Compliance The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, including the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti‑Money Laundering, OFAC, and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.Benefits Pay Range: $66,000/year – $87,500/year.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement plan.Paid time off.Other standard benefits.Incentive eligibility: All roles are incentive eligible except Co‑Op, Intern, or Student positions.EEO Statement We are an E‑Verify Employer. It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr