Accounting Specialist

Security First Bank•Rapid City, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist will proof and edit the General Ledger; performs Accounts Payable function; edits various reports; reconciles monthly bank statements, General Ledger accounts and insurance billings; and assists the Controller in overall department operations. Security First Bank provides some of the most competitive, comprehensive benefits in South Dakota and Nebraska, believing in their employees and providing an environment where they can excel with peace of mind that their families are well cared for. They offer a host of health benefits, financial plans, and other services designed to make life better both at work and at home.

Requirements

A high school education or General Education Degree (GED).
Strong project organization and communications skills.
Understanding of the financial services business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs or similar software.
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work independently.
Excellent time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Verifies the General Ledger is in balance per procedures outlined and notifies the Controller of any unreconciled differences.
Ensures the General Ledger agrees to subsidiary records.
Prepares reconciliation for all General Ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Researches all discrepancies and resolves to a satisfactory conclusion.
Reconciles bank statements of correspondent bank accounts.
Operates the Bond Accounting System, including inputting information into the computer along with maintaining the required pledging information.
Inputs information into the Fixed Assets System.
Performs various Controller functions during the manager's absence.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Keep all assigned General Ledger accounts current and in balance daily according to established department standards.
Process and reconcile daily official check settlement, stop payments, and requests for check copies and reconciles the corresponding General Ledger account in accordance with established department standards.
Maintain cash logbook, process daily cash management activity and post proper General Ledger entries in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare all reports within the prescribed time frame with zero errors.
Provide helpful and informative service and support to all customers and associates.
Troubleshoot and resolve customer and internal inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.