Staff Accountant - Dean Co-Operative Bank

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Staff Accountant is responsible for processing accounts payables, daily general ledger posting, and reconciliations of cash accounts. Performs other routine and semi-complex posting, balancing and reconciliation tasks related to the general ledger. Responds to questions and/or provides information upon request from members (internal and external). Processes requests/transactions, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Listed below are some of the essential functions to carry out this job.

• Handles all functions of daily accounts payables tasks from research, coding invoices, processing payments (weekly), sending out payments, vendor maintenance, and year-end reporting.
• Completes daily postings to the general ledger; proves general ledger balances to control balances; prepares daily financial operating statements; and provides the Accounting Manager with selected financial information.
• Performs clerical recordkeeping involving the typing, posting, verifying and compilation of financial records and forms.
• Maintains cash accounts reconciliations and follows up on all reconciling items. Prepares balance sheet and bank statement reconciliations.
• Reviews Federal Reserve wire transfer report for proper recording of all wire transfers.
• Reviews teller worksheets for transactions requiring supervisor signature.
• Assists in maintaining fixed asset and prepaid processes.
• Performs internal audit function tasks.
• Ensures procedures are kept up to date and complete.
• Provides general support to other areas of the Accounting department as necessary. Assists Senior Accountant and Accounting Manager with account research and audit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED SKILLS

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

• A degree in Accounting or Finance and/or two years of equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience in finance/accounting department of a financial institution a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office expertise (Excel and Word).
• Ability to read and interpret documents and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues of the Bank.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is generally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Typical office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.