Staff Accountant I

Summary Performs Accounts Payable responsibilities and other general accounting and finance activities. The ideal candidate will operate with minimal supervision and be relied upon to perform the essential duties below. Job Functions: Accounts Payable (AP) is the primary responsibility of this position. Major elements of this process include: Process invoices and prepare AP checks, ACH, and other payments Process employee expense reports and company credit card purchases Monitor employee compliance with all AP policies and procedures Maintain all AP files and records Maintain and update the fixed asset system, including additions, disposals, and depreciation entries, which is integrated with the AP system Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries Work with Third Party Risk Management to establish and maintain internal controls Research AP items and run reports as requested Prepare and file Sales/Use Tax Return Process 1099s at year-end Other duties include the following: Distribute essential morning reports daily Perform daily, weekly and monthly general ledger reconciliations for the Holding Company and subsidiaries, as assigned. Monitor and resolve stale dated reconciling items and elevate as needed. Prepare and post manual journal entries for the Holding Company and subsidiaries, as needed. Prepare and post prepaid expense entries and maintain records Assist with private label banking invoicing and monitor aged receivables Prepare Y-9SP semi-annually Assist with Call Report preparation quarterly Assist with month-end close process Assist with audit and exam preparation and related gathering of requested information Prepare and post other general ledger entries as required Prepare other reports and perform other duties as required Job Requirements Bachelor's degree is preferred in Accounting, Finance, or similar field 0-2 years of banking, accounting, or finance experience preferred Must complete all required training, including Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-money Laundering training, suitable to their position within the bank. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. EEO Statement We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected category. All offers of employment shall be subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, verifications, and processes. Failure to comply with these processes or failure to successfully pass all phases of the pre-employment screening will result in a withdrawal of the employment offer. Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Bank of the Lake