Accounting Assistant
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About The Position
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting the financial functions of URSB, focusing on settlement, review of General Ledger, and Deposit Account activity generated by transactions from the ClearTouch core banking system and various correspondent banks. This role is integral to the financial team at URSB, tasked with maintaining periodic reviews, timely and accurate reconciliations of activity, and establishing and maintaining URSB's fiscal record-keeping system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The primary function of this position involves daily posting to the Prologue General Ledger, followed by the daily reconciliation of select GL accounts. In addition to ledger management, the Accounting Assistant oversees the Accounts Payable function, ensuring adherence to established controls and processes for handling invoices. This includes managing document flow, obtaining necessary approvals, generating payments, and funding disbursements. The role also requires ensuring that departmental activities run smoothly, providing necessary information to other departments, and ensuring compliance with bank policies and procedures. The Accounting Assistant plays a supportive role in achieving established bank and departmental goals, assisting the treasurer and other staff members as needed, and coordinating schedules for effective department coverage. In the absence of the Treasurer, the Accounting Assistant may perform specific duties to ensure continuity of operations. The position requires compliance with applicable state and federal banking regulations and involves compiling various financial reports for submission to the Treasurer, CFO, or other stakeholders. The Accounting Assistant must maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger chart of accounts and cost center structure, create and maintain appropriate general ledger reports, and ensure accurate posting and reporting of transactions. This role also involves reviewing and recommending corrective actions for any discrepancies, gathering data for financial statements, and assisting with vendor communications regarding invoices. The Accounting Assistant is expected to represent the bank positively, maintain a professional demeanor, and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
