Accounting Manager, OSF

First Financial Bank; Keystone (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Bank in Indiana is seeking an accounting professional to support the controller and accounting team. You will reconcile accounts, prepare reports, and participate in the monthly close, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires solid Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically. CPA/MBA is desired, with a background in banking or public accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, ideally in banking or public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist controller to prepare timely financial reports and statements.
• Support month-end close process.
• Prepare monthly subsidiary accounting and daily treasury management.
• Review periodic account reconciliations.
• Assist with deliverables to bank and external auditors.
• Manage credit card reconciliations.
• Navigate banking software (Bridge).
• Handle Fixed Assets accounting.
• Participate in ad hoc accounting projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Bridge software

Job description

We do the right things, right now. We do them in a way that is relevant to our clients. Become a part of our history as it continues to be written!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts, post journal entries, and maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules so that the organization has a full and accurate statement of its financial position
• Collect and compile financial information and assist controller to prepare accurate and timely financial reports and accounting statements for senior management. These reports may include reconciliations, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists, repayment schedules, regulatory reports, and/or SEC filings.
• Assist with close process.
• Preparation and review of monthly/daily subsidiary accounting including daily treasury management for all companies.
• Preparation and/or review of periodic account reconciliations.
• Assist with compilation of deliverables to bank and external auditors.
• Responsible for credit card management including reconciliation of monthly statements
• Ability to navigate appropriate banking software (Bridge)
• Fixed Assets Accounting
• Ad Hoc projects deemed necessary by the accounting department

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• At least 3 years of Accounting experience. Preferred 2 years in banking or a public accounting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in accounting or finance
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to think critically

Level of Complexity and Scope

• CPA/MBA desired
• If CPA, continuing professional education to meet state requirements
• Additional training as deemed necessary for job

Degree of Independence and Decision-Making

• Works directly under Controller and President
• Works with limited supervision

Required Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.
• Frequently sits, stand, and walks

Compliance Statement

The associate is responsible for meeting all compliance requirements imposed on First Financial Bank by State and Federal law and regulation, as well as all related First Financial Bank policies and procedures. This includes all Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC and Suspicious Activity reporting requirements, as well as all other lending and deposit compliance requirements.

Pay Range

$66,000/year - $87,500/year

Benefits

We have relevant, thoughtful benefits and programs that support every aspect of our associates' holistic wellbeing. Please review our Benefits Guide.

Incentive Eligibility

All roles are incentive eligible with the exception of Co-Op, Intern, or Student positions.

It is our policy to not discriminate against any individual in violation of federal, state, and local laws as it relates to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran/military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are an E-Verify Employer.