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Staff Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$71,647 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
- Manage the accounts payable function
- Log and index bank wire transactions for records retention
- Process and distribute a variety of reports on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Provide administrative support for the Chief Financial Officer and the Controller
- Perform document preparation and spreadsheet creation as needed for the accounting department
- Run bank specific reports from the Bank's core system, such as past-due reports, ATM adjustment reports, card management reports, and other reports as needed
- Performs daily/weekly/monthly general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accurate processing and posting of all account entries.
- Performs routine transaction specific posting activities to the general ledger
- Maintain the Bank's Fixed Asset register
- Perform research as needed for the accounting department and during bank audits / examinations
- Sort and distribute mail
- Process return mail
- Prepare and send forms to vendors as needed.
- Prepare and send out shareholder& board information
- Oversee supply needs and orders for assigned departments
- Process employee expense reports
- Consistently supports the Bank and its core values
- Follow all policies and procedures
- Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completed college level core accounting courses / college graduate in accounting preferred
- 2+ years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, general accounting, clerical, or administrative experience preferred
- Knowledge and experience with general accounting software
- Knowledge and experience with bank core processing software preferred
- Knowledge of accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting
- General math, accounting, and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF document applications
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to operate a computer and navigate software
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to follow directions, comprehend training, and adapt to changes Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Provided Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition and Professional Development Assistance American Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.