Accounting Clerk I/II

First National Bank Alaska•Anchorage, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Accounting Clerk I/II within the Financial Operations Section at First National Bank Alaska. The role involves preparing, posting, and reconciling the bank's general ledger. The bank is recognized as the Best Place to Work in Alaska and offers a competitive salary schedule based on experience. The schedule is Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Ability to keyboard 35 wpm and operate a 10-key calculator by sight required.
Word processing and spreadsheet software experience required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Ability to apply common sense understanding while carrying out written, oral, or diagram instructions; and to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
Accounting Clerk I Minimum: One year accounting or bookkeeping related experience or training.
Accounting Clerk II Minimum: Associate's degree in accounting or related field; or two years accounting or bookkeeping related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education/training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior financial services industry experience.
Prior accounting experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

Prepares, posts, and reconciles the bank’s general ledger.
Reconciles general ledger accounts; identifies outstanding items, balances application reports to the general ledger, and researches and resolves discrepancies working with appropriate internal and external personnel.
Balances teller cash on hand to general ledger and works with operations staff to resolve discrepancies.
Reconciles bank demand deposit accounts domiciled at other institutions.
Meets established expectations as they relate to call handling, including average talk time, wrap-up codes, not-ready time, etc.
Reviews general ledger tickets for correct account number, classification, description, and authorization; works with appropriate management personnel to correct or clarify discrepancies.
Posts descriptions to general ledger entries run through the proof encoding system.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned supervisor.
Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations and complete all compliance training on time.
Knowledgeable of and comply with bank policies, procedures, laws, and regulations that apply to you and your job.
Maintain customer confidence and protect the bank’s operations by identifying and protecting confidential information.