Staff Accountant

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining the bank’s accounting systems through accurate account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports. This role supports daily, monthly, and periodic accounting functions, with cross-training provided across all areas of responsibility. 

Job Duties

• Perform reconciliations for a variety of accounts, including:
  • ITMs, ATMs, and vault cash
  • Correspondent bank accounts and statements
  • ACH and demand deposit accounts (DDA)
  • Reserve and settlement accounts (including commercial loans and CDs)
  • Credit cards and cash advances
  • Mortgage and consumer loan accounts (principal, interest, escrow, etc.)
  • Suspense and loss accounts
  • Bank-issued checks and digital payment platforms (e.g., Netteller)
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with accounting standards
• Maintain and update internal work papers and documentation
• Assist in the preparation of board reporting materials and financial packets
• Support office operations by assisting with supply ordering and mail distribution as needed
• Provide operational support to courier services, including coordination of duties during absences
• Escort vendors within secure areas of the facility in compliance with internal policies
• Complete assigned monthly tasks and assist with special projects as needed
• Adheres to all Federal and State laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager, Controller, or Chief Financial Officer

Essential Functions

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or training in accounting preferred
• Skills
  • Strong mathematical and analytical aptitude
  • Proficiency with keyboarding and 10-key calculator
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer applications
  • Working knowledge of Excel
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new software systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Frequent use of computers and accounting systems
• Experience
  • Prior clerical or accounting-related experience preferred

Accuracy & Accountability

• Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness in completing assigned tasks
• Maintains accountability for work quality and adherence to deadlines

Supervised By

• Accounting Manager

Supervises

• None

*Open to discussing remote option*

Dart Bank is a community bank, serving our community since 1925.  We specialize in providing financial services, but we are passionate about serving the community and building real relationships with people.  Dart Bank provides innovative financial services for both personal and business banking, consumer and mortgage loans, commercial loans and lines of credit, merchant credit card processing, investment services and more. Our array of products and services and our longstanding history within our communities shows we care about what matters most for our customers and we are there for them for the most important times in their lives.  Dart Bank. For What Matters Most. 

We offer: 

• Medical Benefits 

• Dental 

• Vision 

• 401(K) Employee Stock Ownership Plan 

• Paid vacation & sick time 

• Flexible scheduling 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Dart Bank University 

At Dart Bank you can expect to be surrounded by a team that will support you and invest in your growth in a quick-paced work environment where we deliver exceptional customer service.  We are a local business that cares about our employees and our community. 

Dart Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, maintaining a diverse workforce, and prohibiting all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.   

All employment decisions, policies, and practices, in terms of the recruitment process and other conditions and privileges of employment, will comply with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.  The Company seeks, employs, promotes, and compensates qualified individuals based on ability, as demonstrated by performance and other legitimate non-discriminatory factors, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state (in Michigan: marital status, familial status, height, weight, and misdemeanor arrest record), or local law (individually and collectively, “Protected Class”).  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so that you can begin to resolve the issue before this employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. This employer can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.