Staff Accountant II

Century Next Bank•Ruston, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the bank, to include assisting in the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records through preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of accounts and statements, helping to ensure the accuracy of the bank's reported financial results, and that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
Three or more years of Accounting experience; OR Equivalent combinations of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources
Attention to detail
Accuracy
Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards
Deadline oriented
Confidentiality
Organizing, planning and prioritizing work
Interacting with computers
Active listening
Critical thinking
Mathematical reasoning
Oral and written comprehension
Deductive reasoning
Processing information
Researching information

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in a community bank

Responsibilities

Help maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Support the day-to-day operations of the accounting function of the bank
Support the transaction-processing operations
Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
Maintain fixed asset records and process depreciation
Maintain prepaid expense records and process amortization
Ensure that periodic correspondent bank reconciliations are completed and outstanding items are cleared in a timely fashion
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Assist in the issuance of timely and complete financial statements
Preparation of supporting information for regulatory reports to banking regulators
Assist in the calculation and issuance of financial and operating metrics
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Oversee the bank’s vendor management program and reporting
Assist in the coordination of the provision of information to external and internal auditors for their periodic reviews
Assist in the coordination of the provision of information to the regulators of the bank during their examinations
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and sales tax filings
Any other functions as assigned