Accounting & Finance Specialist

Jefferson Bank•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Provide support to the Accounting and Finance Department for a $2.8B financial institution, as well as its parent company and four subsidiaries. Responsible for day‑to-day operations, accounts payable, reconciliations, and other projects vital to the success of the Bank and the Accounting and Finance Department.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in banking or another financial institution
Minimum High School Diploma
Some accounting or finance education/certification preferred
Proficient with 10‑key and Microsoft Excel
Strong knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
Experience using accounting software applications
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with all levels of bank staff
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to solve problems and provide solutions to issues within the department and across other departments
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable making presentations to groups
Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time in front of a computer screen.
Must be able to see and hear to communicate with staff and participate in meetings.
Must be mobile in an office environment.
Must be able to work in a fast‑paced office environment.

Responsibilities

Perform and act as a backup for daily, monthly, and annual reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts for each entity.
Assist with the accounts payable function, including entering invoices and processing payments.
Perform and act as a backup for daily cash management, including initiating and repaying borrowings, sending and receiving wires from correspondent banks, and maintaining targeted account balances.
Assist with the daily accounting operations for each subsidiary and the parent company.
Assist with annual projects within the Accounting and Finance Department, requiring a strong level of understanding and institutional knowledge in both areas.
Coordinate meetings and assist with the implementation of new projects and initiatives that fall under the responsibility of the Accounting and Finance Department.
Assist in the month‑end closing process for all entities, requiring significant research, collaboration with employees at all levels, and ensuring items are posted to the correct general ledger accounts.
Provide assistance to the Controller and Assistant Controller, as well as others in the Accounting and Finance Department.
Support the Controller and Assistant Controller with administrative responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.