Assistant I, Financial Accounting, South Bend, IN

Accounting Assistant

Provides general accounting assistance and application support to the department.

Essential Requirements:

• Handles daily loan payment receipts and post payments to the Loan Application System.
• Responsible for loan account maintenance on Loan Application System.
• Answers questions from internal and external loan customers.
• Reviews and audits loan maintenance input by co-workers.
• Assists the Manager in general ledger maintenance, reporting and analysis.
• Provides accounting application support to the department.
• Validates all requested report changes generated through the distribution/production system.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and comply with the requirements.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience/Skills:

• One (1) to three (3) years of office experience in accounts receivable preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting.
• Understanding of debits and credits.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Dependable and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• One (1) three (3) years college preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal or occasional travel for meetings, projects or training as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equipment: MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment

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