Accounting Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for accounting and clerical duties in the accounting and auto leasing accounting department. Conduct relationships and activities consistent with established Bank policies, procedures and systems, the corporate code of conduct, Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department.
• Distribute Accounting reports and mail. Monitor Accounting emails and respond as needed.
• Review daily reports for activity and accuracy.
• Submit invoices for payment and request new vendors as needed for Accounts Payable.
• Approve Accounts Payable invoices as needed.
• Research employee questions regarding expense reimbursements and vendor payments in Accounts Payable.
• Monitor and deposit monthly rent checks received.
• Ensure rent payments are made monthly and accurately via lease contracts.
• Prepare and/or approve account reconciliations in Oracle.
• Do entries as needed for other departments.
• Prepare monthly reports in Excel for distribution to management and various departments.
• Pull monthly general ledger reports from Oracle as needed.
• Assist with daily lease balancing and daily GL journal entries related to auto leasing.
• Assist with month end auto leasing entries, reconciliations and reports.
• Maintain licensing, registration and property tax for bank owned vehicles as needed.
• Follow up on contribution letters for tax department.
• Assist with year-end account balance and entries as needed.
• Cross train on other accounting duties as needed.
• Attend all required training.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities. May be assigned work or training at other assigned locations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree.
• Minimum of two or more years of accounting experience is required.
• Auto Leasing experience is a plus.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet preparation and analysis.
• Oracle GL or AP experience is a plus.
• Should have knowledge of the basic principles of accounting procedures including journal entries, reconciliations and basic math skills.
• Skills in the operations of computers and Microsoft Suite products.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent verbal, listening and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work with vendors and employees in a cooperative manner.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team, and with people of diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.