Accounting Assistant

Avidia Bank•Hudson, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of accounting reconciliations, assists with accounts payable and administrative tasks in conformance with established Bank policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
One to three years banking or accounting experience
Clear understanding of accounting principles with strong organizational, customer service delivery, and analytical thinking skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong communication skills with the ability to productively interact with all departments, managers, and staff within the bank.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in task completion.
Proficient computing skills including Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Fiserv Prologue General Ledger or FIS core processing system a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Perform reconciliations on general ledger and bank checking accounts
Process and post the daily general ledger work package
Create daily journal entries and assist with posting month end journal entries
Assist with accounts payable tasks as necessary
Perform a variety of daily processing activities, e.g. gathering interoffice mail for department, scanning documents and indexing archives
Assist in monthly Sales & Use Tax
Assist in processing annual 1099’s
Gather support documentation for auditors and examiners as needed
Assist with responding to and resolve (internal & external) accounts payable inquiries and/or issues
Maintain up- to-date procedures for assigned responsibilities
Perform a variety of administrative support duties as required
Serve as backup to the Treasury department for verifying daily wire transfers
Serve as backup to other accounting staff
Perform all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines
Perform related and unrelated duties as may be required