Junior Staff Accountant — AP & GL Focus

First Bank of the Lake; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank of the Lake seeks an Accounts Payable professional to support AP processing, expense reports, and vendor inquiries, with involvement in fixed assets and general ledger tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, controls, and collaboration with risk management.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (preferred) and 0–2 years of related banking or accounting experience, with required BSA/AML training. Strong organizational skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or similar field.
• 0-2 years of banking, accounting, or finance experience preferred.
• Must complete all required training, including Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-money Laundering training, suitable to their position within the bank.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and prepare AP checks, ACH, and other payments.
• Process employee expense reports and company credit card purchases.
• Monitor employee compliance with all AP policies and procedures.
• Maintain all AP files and records.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset system, including additions, disposals, and depreciation entries, which is integrated with the AP system.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries.
• Work with Third Party Risk Management to establish and maintain internal controls.
• Research AP items and run reports as requested.
• Prepare and file Sales/Use Tax Return
• Process 1099s at year-end.
• Distribute essential morning reports daily.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly general ledger reconciliations for the Holding Company and subsidiaries, as assigned.
• Monitor and resolve stale dated reconciling items and elevate as needed.
• Prepare and post manual journal entries for the Holding Company and subsidiaries, as needed.
• Prepare and post prepaid expense entries and maintain records.
• Assist with private label banking invoicing and monitor aged receivables.
• Prepare Y-9SP semi-annually
• Assist with Call Report preparation quarterly
• Assist with month-end close process
• Assist with audit and exam preparation and related gathering of requested information
• Prepare and post other general ledger entries as required
• Prepare other reports and perform other duties as required

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or similar field

Job description

First Bank of the Lake seeks an Accounts Payable professional to support AP processing, expense reports, and vendor inquiries, with involvement in fixed assets and general ledger tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, controls, and collaboration with risk management.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (preferred) and 0–2 years of related banking or accounting experience, with required BSA/AML training. Strong organizational skills and reliability are essential.