Southern Bank is looking for a reliable full-time Staff Accountant to manage and maintain financial records, ensure accuracy, and provide critical financial insights. This position is responsible for various financial activities that support the organization's fiscal health and decision-making processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily
- Reconcile all internal DDAs and current unearned fees.
- Maintain public funds balances and security pledging records. Notify controller when new pledges are needed.
Monthly
- Prepare assigned general ledger reconciliations timely and accurately.
Accounts Payable
- Enter and scan all invoices into Ascend software.
- Make sure all invoices are approved either manually or in Ascend Workflow before payment.
- Obtain receipts on expense reimbursements and credit cards for all items over $20.
- Process vendor payments at least twice per week. Currently about 50 per week.
- Establish controls to ensure invoices are not paid more than once.
- Obtain W-9's on all new vendors and scan into vendor file in Ascend.
- Look for areas of cost reduction.
- Maintain Prepaid, and accrual records on at least a monthly basis.
Other
- Assist Controller in any areas of accounting as needed.
- Abide by all policies and procedures of the bank.
- Document procedures in the above-mentioned areas.
- Fulfill audit requests as necessary.
- Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for the bank's transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loans, and investments.
- Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, ensuring that all transactions are properly accounted for, and discrepancies are promptly identified and resolved.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant banking regulations, and internal policies.
- Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and support as needed. Work closely with auditors to address any findings or recommendations.
- Process Improvement: Continuously review and streamline accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. Identify areas for automation or system enhancements to enhance productivity.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS
- Associate's degree or higher in business or accounting preferred or at least 2 years relevant experience.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications especially with Excel,
- Manage all communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of any confidential information.
- Ability to work in an organized manner and consistently follow-up on tasks.
- Strong communication, writing and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize and work with all levels within the bank.
- Ability to work independently and manage one's own time. Need to be superb at multi-tasking.
Southern Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidates.