Accounting Operations Analyst

BELL BANK; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) with profit sharing

Job summary

Bell Bank in Fargo, North Dakota seeks an Accounting Operations Analyst to perform daily and monthly reconciliations across general ledger, deposit, and clearing accounts. You will research discrepancies, prepare journal entries, and support month‑end processes, collaborating with teams across the Bank.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and 0–2 years of banking or accounting experience. Strong Excel, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required; equivalent combination may be considered.
• 0–2 years banking or accounting operations experience preferred.
• Experience with Nautilus, Signature, Cognos, Prologue, or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile teller cash and communicate discrepancies to teller supervisors.
• Monitor and reconcile transit error accounts and time clearing items.
• Reconcile deposit product principal, accrued interest, and interest expense across core systems.
• Prepare and post journal entries in multiple core systems; support month-end processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Multi-system navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Nautilus

Signature

Cognos

Prologue

Job description

This position is responsible for performing daily and monthly reconciliations of general ledger, deposit, clearing, and correspondent bank accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role conducts detailed research across multiple systems to identify, investigate, and resolve account discrepancies in partnership with teams throughout the Bank. The position also prepares and posts journal entries, supports month-end processes, and assists with various accounting operations activities based on business needs and project priorities. The Analyst provides timely and reliable support to internal stakeholders while contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of Accounting Operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile teller cash and communicate balancing discrepancies to teller supervisors.
• Monitor and reconcile transit error accounts.
• Reconcile time clearing accounts and collaborate with the IRA team to resolve outstanding items.
• Reconcile deposit product principal, accrued interest, and interest expense across multiple core systems.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger, correspondent bank, official check, overdraft, and deposit-related accounts.
• Research, analyze, and resolve reconciling items and account variances in a timely manner.
• Journal Entries & Accounting Support
  • Prepare and post journal entries in multiple core systems.
  • Process journal entries related to intercompany rent allocations, EFT allocations and reclassifications, sales tax, accruals, and other month-end accounting activities.
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc entries required to resolve clearing account activity.
  • Support month-end and year-end accounting processes as assigned.
• Operational Support & Collaboration
  • Partner with internal departments to research and resolve account discrepancies and operational issues.
  • Serve as backup for duties performed by other Accounting Operations team members, including: Cash advance balancing, gift card, reloadable card, and travel card balancing, EFT and Zelle balancing
  • Support department initiatives, projects, process improvements, and additional accounting functions as needed.

Bell Bank Culture, Policy and Accountability Standards

• Know and live Bell Bank’s values, bottom line, customer service standards, Golden Rules, and LOCBUTN by building personal connections with customers and employees and using their names as often as possible.
• Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Code of Conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
• Prompt and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Other Expectations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 0-2 years of banking, accounting operations, or financial services experience preferred.
• Experience with Nautilus, Signature, Cognos, Prologue, or similar banking and financial systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex issues.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate multiple systems and applications.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred, with an ability to identify efficiencies and improve processes through automation and available technology resources.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.

Company Information

If you like to work with people in a family atmosphere, enjoy great benefits and provide unequaled personal service to every customer, consider a career with Bell Bank.

Bell Bank was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. It is the largest family-and employee-owned bank in the upper Midwest, and one of the largest in the nation, with assets of more than $14 billion. Bell Bank has full-service banking locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Arizona. Bell has empowered more than $30 million in charitable giving through its unique Pay It Forward initiative, through which every employee chooses each year how to help individuals, families and organizations in need.

Bell Bank has been recognized as a top workplace by American Banker, Forbes and Fortune. If you want to work for an established, growing, forward-looking organization with world‑class employees, this is the place for you. Let Bell Bank be your destination workplace.

Bell's Values:

As stewards, dedicated to the growth and reputation of this independently owned organization, we are committed to:

• Promoting and sustaining our family atmosphere.
• Providing unequaled personal service to each and every customer.
• Paying it forward

Our Bottom Line:

Happy Employees! Happy Customers!

In addition to salary, Bell Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including, healthcare, (medical, dental, vision) employee stock ownership program, and 401(k) contribution and profit‑sharing plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Bell Bank

Equal Opportunity Employer

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