Staff Accountant

Description

Under the direction of the VP, Controller, performs a variety of accounting functions for the Bank and its subsidiaries in conformance with established policies and procedures related to day-to-day operations. Provides administrative support and assistance to department staff as needed.

All associates of the Bank regardless of title or responsibilities must share a common commitment to creating and expanding the Advisory Culture of the Bank through building relationships, providing a seamless customer experience at every touch point, ensuring the customers best interests, and increasing customer value at every opportunity.

· Provides the highest level of customer service in a positive, courteous and enthusiastic manner to employees, customers/clients and the community.

· Manage Accounts Payable process including invoice coding, vendor set-up, file processing.

· Manage annual 1099 reporting.

· Process daily files, payroll entries, & back-office transactions.

· Maintain Smartsheet process for general ledger account reconciliations.

· Responsible for auto-debit insurance payments.

· Processes journal entries using Prologue general ledger software.

· Creates daily, monthly and quarterly reports as needed for various management groups and Bank committees.

· Performs general ledger and internal DDA reconciliations as needed on a daily, monthly and/or quarterly basis. Researches and resolves discrepancies.

· Assists in the month-end close process.

· Assists the CFO, Controller, and Assistant Controller with ad hoc projects and management reporting.

· Provides as a backup to other Department team members as necessary.

· Other duties as may be required.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and four years’ experience in a financial service setting and/or accounting experience. Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of accounting and spreadsheet software.  Must be available to work additional time as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, and be self-motivated, organized, and detail driven. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fidelity Bank is proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits program which includes health, dental, vision, life, and immediate 401(k) plan participation. 

Fidelity Bank is an equal opportunity employer.