Staff Accountant - American Pride Bank

We are searching for a full-time Staff Accountant to perform full cycle accounting duties. This position is an on-site position and will be based at our Log Cabin Branch (Macon).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable process including payment of invoices and vendor management.
• Bank reconciliations for various internal accounts.
• Monitoring and management of certain general ledger accounts, including understanding of business transactions that impact the account.
• Preparing account reconciliations for general ledger accounts.
• Preparing journal entries with required support.
• Preparing, enhancing and creating reports for management on an as needed basis.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives in various areas, where needed, by partnering and supporting other departments of the bank.
• Providing backup for Assistant Controller.
• Supporting special projects.

Environmental and Physical Activity

• Fast-paced banking/business office environment with standard office temperature, moderate noise from computer(s), printer(s), telephone, fax, copier, scanner and other office equipment, and median traffic.
• Ability to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, reach, left (up to 15 pounds), and stand for various lengths of time and meet other physical demands required to perform the job.
• Ability to operate and use a computer, printer, telephone, fax, copier, scanner, other office equipment and tools needed and used to perform this job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 1 - 5 years of accounting experience in the banking industry is preferred.
• Experience with Jack Henry Products and/or Cognos is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient with of the ability to quickly learn the applications, hardware, and software used in the Bank.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 5% after 90 day waiting period.
• Dental insurance at no cost to employee: spouse/dependent coverage available at cost to employee.
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Medical insurance at no cost to employee: spouse/dependent coverage available at cost to employee.
• Life insurance at 2 times salary with no cost to employee; additional life insurance available at cost to employee.
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to employee; Short Term Disability insurance available at cost to employee.
• Paid Time Off.
• Vision insurance at no cost to employee: spouse/dependent coverage available at cost to employee

Other

• The information above is intended to describe the general nature of the work and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills required to perform the role successfully.
• American Pride Bank is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations to employees with disabilities.