Staff Accountant II

Old National Bank • Lake Elmo, MN

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant II position provides accounting, reporting, analytical, and internal control support for Old National Bank and its affiliates. Key responsibilities include general ledger accounting, financial close activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, internal controls, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. This position serves as a key contributor to the integrity and accuracy of the Bank's financial records and reporting processes. The position will work with all areas of the bank, including the staff and management in Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Financial Analysis, and Tax, as well as interfacing with Wealth, Loan, and Deposit Operations.

Requirements

• Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency working in spreadsheets
• Ability to acquire and use new skills as job requires
• Ability to resolve outstanding issues with minimal supervision
• Possess strong time management skill and analytical skills
• Understands US GAAP
• 2-4 years accounting experience in banking or related industry
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance for recent graduates with no experience in accounting
• Ability to clearly communicate (verbal and written) accounting issues to management, auditors and other staff
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities / projects under tight timeframes

Nice To Haves

• Maintains a growth mindset staying current with developments and trends in areas of expertise influencing client satisfaction both internally and externally
• Effectively and transparently shares information and ideas with others
• Willing to act quickly, learn and adjust as needed
• Timely completion of month-end close responsibilities
• Accurate and timely completion of account reconciliations
• Successful completion of assigned projects and process improvements
• Strong partnership with internal stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support monthly/quarterly and annual closing process
• Responsible for the completion of account reconciliations and ensuring that stale outstanding items are cleared timely
• Ensure reconciling items have proper supporting documentation
• Review daily bank activity and propose adjusting entries as needed
• Complete account analysis on accounts/tasks
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance accounting processes
• Fulfillment of various ad-hoc reporting requests from other departments and managers
• Fulfillment of periodic reporting/data requests for other departments, auditor requests, etc.
• Assist with the compliance and documentation of SOX controls
• Maintain procedures and internal controls related to responsibilities
• Support internal and external audit requests

Benefits

• competitive compensation with our salary and incentive program
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• continuing education opportunities
• employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level