Staff Accountant I

Summary

First Bank of the Lake is seeking a Staff Accountant I to support its accounting and finance operations. The role primarily manages Accounts Payable activities while also supporting general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, tax filings, reporting, month-end close, audits, and banking regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and prepare AP checks, ACH, and other payments
• Process employee expense reports and company credit card purchases
• Monitor employee compliance with all AP policies and procedures
• Maintain all AP files and records
• Maintain and update the fixed asset system, including additions, disposals, and depreciation entries, which is integrated with the AP system
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries
• Work with Third Party Risk Management to establish and maintain internal controls
• Research AP items and run reports as requested
• Prepare and file Sales/Use Tax Return
• Process 1099s at year-end
• Distribute essential morning reports daily
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly general ledger reconciliations for the Holding Company and subsidiaries, as assigned
• Monitor and resolve stale dated reconciling items and escalate as needed
• Prepare and post manual journal entries for the Holding Company and subsidiaries, as needed
• Prepare and post prepaid expense entries and maintain records
• Assist with private label banking invoicing and monitor aged receivables
• Prepare Y-9SP semi-annually
• Assist with Call Report preparation quarterly
• Assist with month-end close process
• Assist with audit and exam preparation and related gathering of requested information
• Prepare and post other general ledger entries as required
• Prepare other reports and perform other duties as required

Skills

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Bachelor's degree is preferred in Accounting, Finance, or similar field
• 0-2 years of banking, accounting, or finance experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred in Accounting, Finance, or similar field
• 0-2 years of banking, accounting, or finance experience preferred