What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Saint Louis Bank?
Description
Job Summary
Working directly with the Controller, the Senior Accountant maintains adequate accounting and control for various accounting functions. Responsible for general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts. Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements and reports submitted to management team and board. Maintains and develops automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures. Responds to inquiries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Job Responsibilities
All offers for employment with Saint Louis Bank are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Saint Louis Bank will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
Saint Louis Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled /Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
Job Summary
Working directly with the Controller, the Senior Accountant maintains adequate accounting and control for various accounting functions. Responsible for general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts. Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements and reports submitted to management team and board. Maintains and develops automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures. Responds to inquiries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and assist with monthly close process
- Prepare monthly and yearly financial statements and other management reports
- Perform all fixed asset accounting functions
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist the Controller by performing other accounting, financial or administrative tasks
- Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 3-7 years of accounting experience preferred
- Financial institution experience preferred
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency in Excel
- Strong problem solving and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- General office conditions
- Must be able to work effectively at a computer for extended periods of time
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
- Regular attendance is necessary
All offers for employment with Saint Louis Bank are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check. Saint Louis Bank will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal law, including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women.
Saint Louis Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled /Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.