Junior Staff Accountant — AP, GL & Month-End

First Bank of the Lake; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bank of the Lake is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to perform AP processing, handle checks and electronic payments, and support general accounting functions. The role requires strong attention to AP policies, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration with departments during month-end close.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree (preferred) and 0–2 years in banking or accounting, plus completion of required compliance training.

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.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and prepare AP checks, ACH, and other payments.
• Process employee expense reports and company credit card purchases.
• Monitor employee compliance with AP policies and procedures.
• Maintain AP files and records.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset system integrated with AP.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Banking knowledge

Finance basics

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

GAAP

Job description

First Bank of the Lake is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to perform AP processing, handle checks and electronic payments, and support general accounting functions. The role requires strong attention to AP policies, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration with departments during month-end close.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree (preferred) and 0–2 years in banking or accounting, plus completion of required compliance training.