1 Job in Grand Forks, ND
Alerus is Hiring an Accounting Operations Specialist Near Grand Forks, ND
This position is dedicated to supporting the internal accounting operations of Alerus Financial. It requires application and process decision-making and change implementation for applications and processes used to support accounting functions. Accounting functions include but are not limited to reconciliation of internal bank accounts, general ledger posting and balancing, accounts payable processing, and cash room transaction processing. This position requires an in-depth understanding of accounting applications and processes, and a thorough understanding and ownership of accounting applications.
Essential Responsibilities:
Job Function 1: Process Support - 50%
- Follow procedures identified and as assigned in the process ownership list.
- Balance all accounts/systems on the basis determined.
- Maintain and control all records.
- Prepare all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
- Maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures.
- Flowchart all processes.
- Communicate, in the appropriate database, any changes or downtime in processes.
- Research system and process exceptions and make necessary changes.
- Implement new systems and enhancements to existing systems and processes.
- Maintain a working relationship with system vendors and product managers.
- Promote good client relations by providing prompt and courteous service to all inquiries received.
- Maintain a relationship with internal client for problem resolution.
- Communicate variances in regular routines to internal clients.
- Identify and assist with training and support for internal clients.
- Participate in departmental meetings.
- Maintain working knowledge of all Alerus Financial products.
- Develop working relationship with the appropriate Product Manager(s).
- Communicate with appropriate Product Manager(s) regarding problems with products.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of all systems.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of banking industry.
- Attend and complete all regulatory training.
- Attend all mandatory employee training as directed by the performance plan.
- Attend all field specific training as directed by the performance plan.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience required, Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in accounting, finance, bank operations (loan/deposit accruals), or securities accounting preferred.
- Strong typing, 10-key and computer skills required.
- Proven ability to analyze and problem solve.
- Demonstrated knowledge handling data within Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
- Effective research knowledge and skills.
- Ability to manage projects and implement change as needed.
- Organized, strong attention to details and ability to research to find solutions.
- Professional appearance and conduct.
- Active listener.
- Maintain a positive attitude and be a team player.
- Committed to lifelong learning.
- Personal initiative and desire to collaborate with team.
- Extended periods of time sitting at a desk and using office equipment.
- Ability to operate a personal computer/laptop for approximately 8 hours per day.
- Extended time is spent reviewing documents, both actual papers or electronic.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- Periodically, may also do light lifting of supplies and materials which weighs in at approximately 20 lbs.
- Will spend most of time in an indoor environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Summary
Full Time
$52k-65k (estimate)
06/03/2024
06/22/2024
alerus.com
GRAND FORKS, ND
500 - 1,000
1879
RANDY NEWMAN
$200M - $500M
Banking
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About Alerus
With roots tracing back to 1879, Alerus is a diversified financial services company with approximately $31.5 billion in assets under administration/management. We provide business and consumer banking products and services, residential mortgage financing, employer-sponsored retirement plans and benefits administration, and wealth management services to clients across the U.S. Offices are located in Arizona, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota. We focus on helping clients achieve financial wellness by pairing technological tools with personalized guidance. Our fundamental belief ...
s are: Do the right thing; cherish people; empower with knowledge; respect everyone; serve with passion; embrace change. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Equal Opportunity Employer Investment products are not FDIC insured, not guaranteed, and may lose value.
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