Accounting Clerk

Central-State-Bank; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central-State-Bank is seeking an Accounting Clerk I to perform clerical and routine accounting tasks, including posting entries, reconciling inputs with reporting systems, processing payments, and assisting in billings and financial reports.

The role supports the Accounting Department, handling inquiries, reconciling accounts daily, balancing general ledger accounts, and backing up the Controller as needed. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ accounting or bookkeeping experience in a financial institution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Researches and responds to customer inquiries and assists coworkers.
• Resolves routine questions and issues; refers more complex matters to supervision.
• Maintain general upkeep of the department area and equipment.
• Reconcile general ledger and in-house deposit accounts.
• Post and reconcile general ledger accounts daily; research and enter financial transactions.

Skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

The Accounting Clerk I performs various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the Accounting Department, to include posting entries, verifying and reconciling input to financial reporting system output, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Researches and responds to customer and internal inquiries; resolves customer problems as appropriate and assists other employees with problems, as necessary.


• Resolves routine questions and issues; refers more complex matters to the appropriate supervisor or department.


• Maintain general upkeep of the department area and equipment.


• Responds to inquiries and work with departments or vendors to resolve issues.


• Receives correspondence and upon request and authorization will research, process and supply photocopies of records for subpoenas and customers.


• Mail out holds, notices (overdraft, change of address, time deposit checks etc.)


• Completes verification of deposit request.


• Reconcile various general ledger and in-house deposit accounts.


• Post and reconcile general ledger accounts in a timely manner. Research and enter financial transactions daily.


• Track and report accounting or documentation problems/discrepancies.


• Process returned mail, update address if needed


• Balance official checks


• Balance correspondent bank account daily


• Serves as a backup to the Controller for reporting backup withholding taxes


• Cross train monthly with Accounting Clerk II


• Be able to backup controller on accounts payable, prepaids & fixed assets


• Pick up and distribute mail in the morning – deliver outgoing mail to the post office in the afternoons


• Serves as backup to the Fraud Analyst with Fraud Sentry and Exchange


• Backup the courier for the courthouse and branch runs


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED


• 1-2 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping with a financial institution


• Experience with Microsoft excel


• Ability to work independently and find solutions to problems


• Strong organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines