Accounting Officer

Central Bank; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank in Clayton, MO is seeking an Accounting Specialist to maintain accurate financial records, prepare journal entries, and support monthly and quarterly reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and sound judgment within a regulated banking environment.

You will collaborate with business units, assist with audits, and ensure timely reconciliation of the general ledger while upholding bank policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail are required.
• Experience with financial reporting and journal entries.
• Ability to operate within a regulated banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Review daily balance sheet and income statement activity for accuracy.
• Prepare and record journal entries with supporting documentation and approvals.
• Produce monthly internal financial reports and explain variances to management.
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations and monitor reconciling items.
• Record and monitor accruals and liabilities, including lease-related obligations and incentives.
• Assist with accounts payable research, invoice processing, and vendor inquiries.
• Support audits and regulatory examinations with schedules and explanations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounting Specialist supports the bank’s accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and assisting with daily, monthly, and periodic financial reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively within a regulated banking environment. Conducts relationships and activities consistent with established Bank policies, procedures and systems, the corporate code of conduct, Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review daily balance sheet and income statement activity for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Identify and research transactions causing unusual or significant balance fluctuations; resolve out‑of‑balance conditions and discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and record journal entries with complete, accurate supporting documentation and appropriate approvals.
• Produce and interpret monthly internal financial reports, partnering with business units to validate results, explain variances, and respond to management’s analytical questions and ad‑hoc requests.
• Maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations; monitor reconciling items to ensure timely resolution, and review stale or aged items for appropriate documentation and corrective action.
• Record, analyze, and monitor monthly accruals across all operating areas, including real estate-related obligations for leased branches (e.g., property taxes, CAM charges, rent adjustments), bonus and incentive compensation accruals, miscellaneous payables, and other recurring or judgment‑based liabilities; ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Provide assistance with accounts payable research, invoice processing, and vendor inquiry support.
• Respond to accounting inquiries with clear, well‑supported explanations and provide ad‑hoc reporting as needed.
• Provide backup support for Controller‑level functions during absences or peak periods.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.

Maintain working knowledge of the bank’s products, services, systems, and accounting policies to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities. May be assigned work or training at other assigned locations.