What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Jackson County Bank?
Description
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Assistant Controller and Controller with internal financial operations, general ledger accounting, monthly close processes, accounts payable, regulatory reporting, and financial statement preparation. This role requires a high level of detail orientation, organizational discipline, and communication across departments. It serves as a foundational position with a growth path to more senior accounting roles.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Fiserv, Report/Database Software (i.e., Cognos, Power BI), Concur, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS), Outlook, and Teams.
- Ownership mindset and a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain flexibility.
- Sound judgment, confidentiality, and ethical integrity
Professional Competencies
- Self-starter with initiative to improve processes.
- Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team.
- Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
- Aptitude for continuous learning and upward mobility.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years of banking or related experience preferred.
- Accounting and/or accounts payable experience preferred.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- This position may at times require evening and weekend work; therefore, daily hours should be flexible.
- Reliable transportation is required for occasional travel, generally to branch or affiliate offices or training.
- Hybrid or remote work arrangement may be permitted with CFO approval in consultation with Human Resources.
