Staff Accountant

Fulton Bank • Lancaster, PA

22d • $22 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, hybrid career opportunity based out of our Corporate Headquarters location in Lancaster, PA.
The primary responsibility of this position is to process, analyze, reconcile and troubleshoot bank accounting transactions for financial, regulatory compliance and management reporting requirements. This position may also support other accounting operations functions such as processing investment transactions, preparation of general ledger and DDA reconciliations, and processing accounts payable, and/or may process, analyze, reconcile and file various tax-related transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Accounting or other applicable. (Required)
• Ability to use various data points to reconcile accounts (Required)
• Knowledge of debit and credit entries for open item clearing (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Prior use of Blackline Accounting software for reconciliation purposes (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete the daily reconcilement process to include daily and monthly general ledger reconcilements and internal deposit account reconcilements, and would require identification of issues, documentation of open items, ensuring the proper clearing of items, and identification and reporting of large, unusual or suspicious transactions or trends to management.
• Collaborate with other departments throughout the company to accurately clear open items within established timelines and troubleshoot any issues
• Apply and ensure adherence to internal control standards and procedures related to reconcilations, document operational and accounting processes, communicate new or updated processes and procedures to impacted parties and ensure procedure manuals are maintained and up-to-date
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and other projects as assigned by management, such as banking system upgrades and enhancements
• May process investment transactions including principal and interest payments, factors, and various rate inputs in the investment system software and prepare the monthly investment reconcilement
• May prepare, file and process monthly payments to various states for Sales and Use Tax, and process, analyze and reconcile state non-resident withholding tax accounts and file these tax returns with appropriate taxing authorities
• May process accounts payable, as needed
• May process the daily reconcilement process for Fulton Bank’s vault service providers and other international relationships
• May prepare and complete other general ledger or internal demand deposit accounts reconciliations assigned by the team leader or management
• Other Duties as Assigned by Manager

Benefits

• medical plans with prescription drug coverage
• flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen
• dental and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time
• disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave
• adoption assistance
• educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees