Accounting Team Lead

Security First Bank•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Accounting Team! Apply today. Grow with us at Security First Bank and find your future in banking. We treat you right. Looking for a career where you have evenings off to do the things that you enjoy? Do you like a professional office environment with federal holidays and weekends off? We’re looking for friendly, smiling faces to become a part of our electronic banking team. To be considered, please complete and sign the online application form. If you haven’t received a link to sign the application, please check your inbox for an email containing a clickable link to create a password and access your account. For additional information or paper application accommodation, please stop by 1919 Hope Court, Suite100, Rapid City, SD or call 605-718-8060. The Accounting Team Lead proofs and edits the General Ledger; performs Accounts Payable Function; edits various reports; reconciles monthly bank statements, General Ledger accounts and insurance billings; and assists the Controller/Accounting Manager in overall department operations.

Requirements

A two-year college degree, or completion of a specialized certification or licensing.
Three to five years accounting experience.
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.
Must be able to work independently.
Excellent time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Banking-finance experience

Responsibilities

Verifies the General Ledger is in balance per procedures outlined and notifies the Controller/Accounting Manager 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 them 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.
Assist with questions in other areas from the Accounting Assistants.
Performs various Controller/Accounting Manager 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