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Accounting Associate
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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).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Supports the Bank's accounting and finance functions through account reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable processing, cash management activities, financial reporting support, and maintenance of strong internal controls. Contributes to the accuracy and integrity of the Bank's financial records while supporting operational and regulatory requirements. $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 AnnuallySCHEDULE
Full-time; Monday - Friday; 37.5-hour work weekESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform daily reconciliation of checks issued and checks deposited, ensuring timely identification, investigation, and resolution of outstanding items.Prepare daily and monthly journal entriesPrepare and review reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
Review and process accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with Bank policies, approval authorities, vendor management standards, and internal control requirements. Assist in vendor management, reviewing new or changed vendor records for completeness and accuracy Process investment payments and assist in the maintenance of the Bank's investment portfolioPrepare monthly Federal Back-up withholding for submissionMonitor the Bank's cash position and deposit activity Assist in providing information to internal and external auditorsOriginate, review and release of daily wire transfersAssist branches and back-office departments with inquiries Participate in the monthly and year-end financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Other duties assigned by department management.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Strong analytical skills and a general knowledge of accounting principles.Working knowledge of banking software and/or ability and willingness to learn.
Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, listening.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience using Excel for data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and lookups is preferred.
Great interpersonal skills; commitment to exceptional service and client relationship development for internal and external clients.
A strong competency to problem solve accurately and efficiently, organize time and resources, and set priorities to accomplish multiple duties.
Complete required enterprise-wide training to keep current on regulatory and industry trends.