Junior Staff Accountant

Performs day-to-day and period end accounting, general ledger and reporting duties. Prepares reconciliations using the Blackline Reconciliation solution.

With management oversight, prepares daily Federal Reserve Bank reconciliation.
• Prepares and/or posts GL journal entries daily.
• Reconciles all daily non-post activity relating to all the core applications.
• Performs the daily correction of FMS GL non-post transactions through the core system.
• Prepares the SBA daily funding for movement to the DDA custodial account for sold SBA loans.
• Responsible for the daily verification of activity that flows to RNT related to DDM deposits.
• With minimal management oversight, performs various month-end accounting activities. Generates journal entries, analyzes activity for accuracy/reasonableness and prepares GL account reconciliations.
• Responsible for preparing journal entries to electronic transactions processed through the bank intercompany expense control account. Verifies that all expenses have proper approval before requesting approval of clearing entry.
• Responsible as the contact point with Qwickrate depositors. Responds to deposit inquiries and monitors related GL accounts.
• Responsible for recordation of purchase/sale activity in the Reportfolio accounting system related to investments and borrowings. Reconciles investment and borrowing related groups in Blackline.
• Acts as backup for the daily and monthly activity related to fixed asset accounting including processing of asset additions, disposals and depreciation. In conjunction with management, determines proper accounting and tax treatment of new asset purchases. Prepares a monthly roll-forward of fixed asset activity.
• Performs (or acts as backup) for the weekly FR-2900 report, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information filed, as well as other reports as requested by management.
• Prepares (or acts as backup) and remits daily, weekly and monthly sales & use and withholding tax payments. Calculates sales tax on rental income and ensures accuracy and timeliness of information filed.
• Maintains accounting department files and records.
• Assists with special accounting projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration with up to two years of related experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Proficiency in excel and preferred experience with core systems.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

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. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of every job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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