STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Reports To: Controller

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for reviewing and processing various types of financial transactions, preparing numerous reports, promptly entering invoices and issuing payments, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate vendor records. This position also provides financial, administrative, and clerical support to the Controller. The individual will be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and ensure accuracy with transactions while working independently. The position must maintain utmost confidentiality and professionalism in dealing with stockholders, management, team members, and vendors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Efficiently and accurately enter invoices as they are received
2. Prepare expense checks and transmit payments as needed
3. Ensure accuracy of payments posted to the general ledger
4. Set-up fixed assets and balance to GL monthly
5. Set-up prepaids and accruals and balance to GL monthly
6. Update the Financial Report daily
7. Track Correspondent Bank balances and transfer funds as needed
8. Post Correspondent Bank service charges, wires transfers, security payments, and dividends to GL
9. Prepare monthly Board and Marketing reports
10. Review purchasing card expenses, create expense file and post to GL monthly
11. Balance and expense Bank & Business purchases each month
12. Assist with set-up and maintenance of investment securities
13. Monitor public funds balances and assist with pledging and releasing securities
14. Assist with stock purchases, sales and quarterly stockholder distributions
15. Report and pay Excise Use tax, Franchise taxes, and Personal & Real Estate taxes
16. Maintain vehicle assessments
17. Send out yearly fixed asset inventory verification to branches
18. Review and pay yearly Business License
19. Help with insurance claims and renewals
20. Prepare and report yearly personal property tax rendition
21. Review and prepare AP 1099 file at year end
22. Back-up Controller when absent
23. Perform any other duties as assigned by management

TEAM EXPECTATIONS

• Champion the MNB mission statement with pride and enthusiasm
• Perform all aspects of your position with a leadership mentality
• Maintain a high-level of cooperation and rapport among team members to ensure accuracy and efficient operations and service
• Formulate and communicate fresh ideas to improve profitability and provide efficiency in overall bank operations
• Exhibit professionalism at all times

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SAFETY SENSITIVITY

This position is not considered safety sensitive as defined by the MNB Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

OTHER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employees for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE STATEMENT

MNB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other basis that may be determined by law.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in a business field (e.g. accounting, business admin, finance) preferred
• Two (2) years accounts payable or general accounting experience required

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Staff Accountant must be able to

• Display excellent communication skills (oral & written)
• Prove incredible organizational skills
• Focus attention on detail and accuracy
• Work independently and prioritize job tasks
• Multi-task and rotate job tasks with seamless flexibility while efficiently managing time
• Exhibit ability to gather information and display strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Prove high dependability with little absence
• Maintain professionalism at all times
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibility both on and off bank premises
• Work cooperatively with team members regardless of personalities or communication style
• Efficiently use standard office equipment (i.e. desktop, scanners, printers, 10-key calculator, multi-line telephone system, etc.)
• Effectively display strong software skills (Excel, Word/Typing, Data Entry, Database usage)

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions

This position requires manual dexterity; to regularly sit, use hands to finger, key data, handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; to talk and hear; the employee must occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, or kneel.

The employee may regularly be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include focus and close vision.