Accounting Officer

CENTRAL BANCOMPANY, INC.•Clayton, MO

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist supports the bank’s accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and assisting with daily, monthly, and periodic financial reporting. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively within a regulated banking environment. The position’s activities and relationships must comply with established Bank policies, procedures and systems, the corporate code of conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The role also maintains working knowledge of the bank’s products, services, systems, and accounting policies to ensure accurate financial reporting. Other duties may be assigned, including work or training at other assigned locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
At least two years of accounting experience.
Solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and standard accounting practices.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and customer information with integrity.
Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and ability to research issues independently and propose solutions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate professionally with colleagues across departments and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and spreadsheet analysis.
Willingness to learn and use automation and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to improve accounting workflows.

Nice To Haves

Experience in banking, auditing, or regulated financial environments.

Responsibilities

Review daily balance sheet and income statement activity for accuracy and reasonableness.
Research transactions causing unusual or significant balance fluctuations and promptly resolve out-of-balance conditions and discrepancies.
Prepare and record journal entries with complete, accurate supporting documentation and appropriate approvals.
Produce and interpret monthly internal financial reports, partnering with business units to validate results, explain variances, and respond to management’s analytical questions and ad hoc requests.
Maintain general ledger account reconciliations, monitor reconciling items for timely resolution, and review stale or aged items for appropriate documentation and corrective action.
Record, analyze, and monitor monthly accruals across operating areas, including leased-branch real estate obligations, bonus and incentive compensation, miscellaneous payables, and other recurring or judgment-based liabilities; ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reconciliation to the general ledger.
Assist with accounts payable research, invoice processing, and vendor inquiries.
Respond to accounting inquiries with clear, well-supported explanations and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.
Provide backup support for Controller-level functions during absences or peak periods.
Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Maintain working knowledge of bank products, services, systems, and accounting policies to support accurate financial reporting.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities, including work or training at other assigned locations.