On-Site Accounting Specialist I: Reconciliations

County National Bank; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

County National Bank in Hillsdale, MI is seeking an Accounting Specialist 1 to support entry-level accounting tasks on-site. You will handle routine reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities under supervision, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Required associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience; banking background is a plus. Join a community bank that values service, teamwork, and strong career opportunities at our Hillsdale branch.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with focus in accounting.
• Comparable accounting experience may be considered.
• Previous banking experience helpful, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine balance sheet and income statement reconciliations following established templates.
• Prepares standardized recurring journal entries with supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Post monthly investment journal entries and reconcile balances to safekeeping reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close schedules and related documentation.
• Compile data for regulatory reporting including Call Report support schedules.
• Assist with loan and deposit balance reconciliations and CECL data gathering.
• Prepare audit support documentation and maintain organized files for audits.
• Update procedures to support internal control compliance.
• Assist with budget support schedules and variance reporting.
• Maintain client and financial information confidentiality and comply with Bank policies.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Keyboarding

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Comparable accounting experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

County National Bank in Hillsdale, MI is seeking an Accounting Specialist 1 to support entry-level accounting tasks on-site. You will handle routine reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities under supervision, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Required associate degree in accounting or equivalent experience; banking background is a plus. Join a community bank that values service, teamwork, and strong career opportunities at our Hillsdale branch.