Accounting Operations Analyst

Bell Bank•Fargo, ND

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing daily and monthly reconciliations of general ledger, deposit, clearing, and correspondent bank accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role conducts detailed research across multiple systems to identify, investigate, and resolve account discrepancies in partnership with teams throughout the Bank. The position also prepares and posts journal entries, supports month-end processes, and assists with various accounting operations activities based on business needs and project priorities. The Analyst provides timely and reliable support to internal stakeholders while contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of Accounting Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex issues.
Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate multiple systems and applications.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of banking, accounting operations, or financial services experience preferred.
Experience with Nautilus, Signature, Cognos, Prologue, or similar banking and financial systems preferred.
Advanced Excel skills preferred, with an ability to identify efficiencies and improve processes through automation and available technology resources.

Responsibilities

Perform daily reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts.
Reconcile teller cash and communicate balancing discrepancies to teller supervisors.
Monitor and reconcile transit error accounts.
Reconcile time clearing accounts and collaborate with the IRA team to resolve outstanding items.
Reconcile deposit product principal, accrued interest, and interest expense across multiple core systems.
Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger, correspondent bank, official check, overdraft, and deposit-related accounts.
Research, analyze, and resolve reconciling items and account variances in a timely manner.
Prepare and post journal entries in multiple core systems.
Process journal entries related to intercompany rent allocations, EFT allocations and reclassifications, sales tax, accruals, and other month-end accounting activities.
Prepare recurring and ad hoc entries required to resolve clearing account activity.
Support month-end and year-end accounting processes as assigned.
Partner with internal departments to research and resolve account discrepancies and operational issues.
Serve as backup for duties performed by other Accounting Operations team members, including: Cash advance balancing, gift card, reloadable card, and travel card balancing, EFT and Zelle balancing.
Support department initiatives, projects, process improvements, and additional accounting functions as needed.
Know and live Bell Bank’s values, bottom line, customer service standards, Golden Rules, and LOCBUTN by building personal connections with customers and employees and using their names as often as possible.
Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Code of Conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
Prompt and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.