Staff Accountant

Royal Banks of Missouri • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing day to day accounting functions of the bank including reconciling various general ledger and DDA accounts, performing accounts payable activities, maintaining pledged securities, and assisting the CFO and Controller with projects including, but not limited to creating efficiencies and streamlining tasks as well as other related projects.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) with the ability to learn and utilize new existing banking and accounting software applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet established deadlines and possess a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Analytical ability to interpret data and present it in a meaningful and easily understood form while providing recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in problem solving while using sound judgment to produce practical decisions and solutions.
• Assertive in asking questions when clarification/guidance is needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Time management
• Professionalism
• Strong Integrity
• Positive Attitude
• Team Player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to jump in and help with other responsibilities/tasks as needed

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field with one to three years related banking experience and/or training.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting would be considered with demonstrated applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles various general ledger accounts.
• Reconciles various bank DDA accounts.
• Responsible for entering and processing accounts payable invoices.
• Performs all maintenance on the banks securities portfolio to ensure sufficient collateral for all municipal depositors.
• Prepares various monthly reports for senior management and key municipal depositors.
• Acts as back up for various functions within the department when other team members are out of the bank.
• Assists with creating efficiencies and streamlining tasks within the department.
• Assists with implementing special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree