Accounting Specialist

Newfirst-National-Bank; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfirst-National-Bank in Rosenberg, TX seeks an accounting professional to support general ledger, accounts receivable, reconciliations and purchasing under the Accounting Manager.

Balance all applications, post GL entries, manage AVID Pay, and daily ATM/Debit card reconciliation, plus maintenance of funding snapshots and payables. Cross-training across the division is expected and collaboration with other departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent financial institution experience.
• Broad knowledge of departmental operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to interact tactfully with personnel across departments and banking centers.
• Ability to operate a computer and calculator.
• Good knowledge of computer-generated reports and procedures affecting the department.

Responsibilities

• Balance all applications (DDA, Savings, CDs, loans).
• Make GL entries and resolve FMS Non-Post as needed.
• Report and submit backup withholding; report balancing exceptions.
• Reconcile Due From/Bank Owned Accounts and related items.
• Daily reconciliation of ATM/Debit Cards and posting for investments.
• Maintain Funding Snapshot and AVID Pay function invoicing/payables.
• Reconcile Loan Suspense daily; purchase/general office supplies.
• Oversee NewFirst Investment portfolio postings and paydowns.
• Cross-train in all duties of the division; follow training curriculum.

Skills

General ledger knowledge

Accounts receivable

Banking operations

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office software proficiency

Job description

Description

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, is involved and cross-trained in a wide range of duties related to general ledger, accounts receivable, reconciliation of bank accounts and purchasing.

Essential Functions:

Application Balancing to General Ledger

• Balance all applications (DDA, Savings, CDs, and loans)
• Make appropriate general ledger entries, including resolution of FMS Non-Post
• Report and submit backup withholding
• Report all balancing exceptions to Accounting Manager

Reconciliation of Due From/Bank Owned Accounts

• Expense Checks
• Cashier's Checks
• Loan Checks
• Escrow Checks
• AVID Pay Account

• Responsible for daily reconciliation of the ATM/Debit Cards
• Responsible for the entry, settlement, and general ledger posting for investment purchases, maturity, and interest payments.
• Overall responsibility for updating Funding Snapshot.
• Responsible for the AVID Pay function including input of invoices, verification of invoices, invoice approval process, coding of invoices, the processing of payables, keeping the payable information to date and maintaining permanent information.
• Responsible for Loan Suspense daily reconciliation
• Purchasing of printed supplies and general office supplies.
• Responsible for the NewFirst Investment portfolio, including new purchases and posting of paydowns.
• Follow through on established Training Curriculum
• Cross trained in all duties of the division
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Level of Education

Preferred Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent financial institution related experience.

Skills and Abilities Required

Broad knowledge of departmental operations, policies and procedures.

Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with personnel of other departments and banking centers.

The ability to operate a variety of automated and standard office equipment, such as a computer and calculator

Good knowledge of computer-generated reports and procedures as they affect the department's operation.

Working Conditions

Requires corrected hearing in normal range of effective communication via telephone and alarms.

May be required to sit for long periods of time.

May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Considerable effort and eyestrain from continued checking on the accuracy of all work.