Part-time Banking and Investment Accountant

Position Summary: 

The Part-time Banking and Investment Accountant will support the Banking and Investment Accountant in reconciling all investment, cash and bank accounts, resolving discrepancies in those accounts, and the preparation of financial statement supporting documentation in the aforementioned areas. That position will also collaborate closely with the Controller, Deputy Controller, Senior Revenue Accountant and when needed, assist in other aspects of the Finance Department accounting and reporting on an as needed basis.  

Essential Duties:

• Assist in the reconciliation of investment, cash and banking accounts on a weekly, monthly and other periodic basis and issue a formal reconciliation for each account; post all investment entries to the Great Plains Accounting System; initiate and follow up with bankers and other involved parties to resolve account discrepancies; document issues and inform management as they arise through their resolution.
• Prepare investment schedules of all Funds for financial statement reporting purposes:
• Interest received and earned on securities.
• Schedule of security holdings
• Cash equivalents
• Schedule of security transactions (purchases, sales)
• Maintain interest expense schedules) for all debt service activity on a monthly basis for cashflow and other purposes.  
• Maintain work papers using advanced Microsoft Excel skills, as required, maintaining and protecting the data integrity.
• Perform other related and Finance Department duties as required and requested.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field is required and should be supplemented by no less than three (3) years of prior experience in finance, financial account analysis, and financial accounting systems or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking 
• Financial Acumen 
• Problem Solving 
• Risk Management and Assessment 
• Collaboration 
• Professionalism and Ethics 
• Strategic and Innovative
• Influence 

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of and ability to use Great Plains, advanced Excel spreadsheets, banking and investment websites and tools.
• Possess strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to resolve issues independently.
• Ability to complete time sensitive and at times stressful matters efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work overtime as necessary.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.