Accounting Clerk

North American Savings Bank • Kansas City, MO

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports the operational functions of the accounting department, including processing incoming and outgoing wire and funds transfers, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing applicable OFAC documentation, processing branch cash orders, completing journal entries, reconciling assigned GL and NASB DDA accounts, and remitting backup withholdings. The role also supports branch operating activities, month-end close, and internal and external auditors. The position is based at the corporate office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility to work remotely one to two days per week.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree preferred, or equivalent college coursework and professional experience required.
• Effective oral and written business communication skills.
• Above-average time management or organizational skills; detail-oriented and thorough.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with individuals across the bank.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform a large volume of data entry with minimal errors.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems and help take corrective action.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and understanding of debits and credits.
• Intermediate Excel knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Two to five years of basic accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and knowledge of general ledger operational best practices is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process outgoing wire and funds transfer requests.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts.
• Support branch operating activities, including processing stop-payment requests and placing cash orders.
• Complete general ledger journal entries as necessary.
• Contribute to the month-end close process.
• Assist internal and external auditors with retrieving information.
• Prepare applicable OFAC documentation, reconcile assigned NASB DDA accounts, and remit backup withholdings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% employer match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off, including 11 holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time.
• Exclusive mortgage and banking benefits.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Internal training and development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree