Accountant II

Position:
Accountant II

Location:

Mattoon, IL

Job Id:
4727

# of Openings:
1

At First Mid, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of discretionary short-term incentives (i.e. bonus, incentives, and/or commission). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, tuition reimbursement, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and a 401K plan with company match. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.


Responsible for various accounting functions within the Bank and Company. This role involves performing tasks independently with moderate supervision, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established internal controls and procedures.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for performing various accounting functions as assigned in accordance with internal controls, procedures and policies of the accounting department.
• Assist in the month-end closing process, including variance analysis and the preparation and recording of recurring journal entries.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations as assigned.
• Prepares various financial statements, reports and analysis as requested.
• Processes specialized accounting procedures and transactions.
• Reviews data contained in the general ledger and various sub-systems to ensure accuracy and reasonableness of recorded financial transactions. Research and resolves question regarding general ledger information from personnel.
• Provide backup for various accounting functions as needed to ensure continuity of operations. Completes required training associated with job functions to stay updated on best practices and compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the accounting department.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance required or 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution.

Skills:

• Professional level of knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to effectively communicate accounting issues to employees, management and outside vendors.
• Good analytical skills required to analyze financial and procedural data.
• Adequate knowledge of internal policies and procedures and any respective laws and regulations governing accounting functions to ensure performance of job duties within the proper control environment.

Total Rewards:

• Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with HSA match
• 401(k) with employer match + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous PTO, paid holidays & parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement & performance-based bonuses
• Visit our Total Rewards page to see our full list of benefits
  
  

First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.


THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
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Pay Range: $51,000 - $76,500 per year

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