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at Robert Half in Oswego, Illinois, United States Job Description Description The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m The holidays are just around the corner! Time to get you into a role that will pay more and give you the work-life balance you deserve. Job Description

+ Lead by example, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

+ Independently compile, analyze, and review financial information to prepare and record journal entries within the general ledger system, ensuring transactions are accurately documented and properly supported.

+ Record, reconcile, and analyze the Bank's daily cash and investment activities, identifying variances and escalating concerns as appropriate.

+ Prepare, review, and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are researched and resolved in a timely manner.

+ Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.

+ Prepare a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting schedules and reports with a high level of accuracy.

+ Maintain and update departmental procedures, ensuring documentation remains current, accurate, and aligned with internal control requirements and standard procedure templates.

+ Support internal and external audits by collecting, reviewing, validating, and organizing audit documentation and responding to auditor requests.

+ Assist with the preparation and filing of regulatory reports, including but not limited to the FR 2900 Report, Call Report, and Y-9SP Report.

+ Serve as a backup for the Accounts Payable function, including reviewing expense coding, processing vendor invoices and employee reimbursement requests, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

+ Identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement, recommend solutions, and support implementation of approved enhancements.

+ Perform special projects, research assignments, and ad hoc financial analyses as requested by management.

+ Collaborate effectively with internal departments and business partners to resolve accounting-related questions and issues.

Requirements Qualifications:

+ Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and accounting controls.

+ Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

+ Ability to independently prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software applications.

+ Experience preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting schedules.

+ Knowledge of banking operations, regulatory reporting, and financial institution accounting preferred.

+ Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to operational efficiencies.

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

+ Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience required; banking or financial services industry experience preferred.

+ Experience with general ledger systems and financial reporting applications To apply to this role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) . To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account