Accounting Associate I: Reconciliations & Reporting

First Merchants Bank; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay Plus Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid HolidaysPaid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

Job summary

First Merchants Bank is seeking an Accounting Associate I to join our team. This role will perform accounting functions, research and process various transactions, and support the Accounting department in daily, weekly and monthly duties.

Key duties include preparing reconciliations for loan and deposit system accounts, Federal Reserve Bank, and other accounts; maintaining and reviewing BCR reports; and assisting management on assigned projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting, bookkeeping or related experience.
• Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations for loan and deposit system accounts, Federal Reserve Bank, correspondent accounts, and various other accounts as assigned.
• Identify and research out of balance transactions and resolve.
• Prepare reconciliation dashboard reporting to Operations and other departments.
• Assist the Accounting team as needed with daily, weekly or monthly duties.
• Provide support to management on assigned projects.
• Verify daily Bank Control Record (BCR) reports to supporting documents to ensure all system changes were authorized and correctly changed in the system.
• Submit 945 taxes semi-weekly.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Job description

First Merchants Bank is seeking an Accounting Associate I to join our team. This role will perform accounting functions, research and process various transactions, and support the Accounting department in daily, weekly and monthly duties.

Key duties include preparing reconciliations for loan and deposit system accounts, Federal Reserve Bank, and other accounts; maintaining and reviewing BCR reports; and assisting management on assigned projects.