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Accountant II
Location:
Pierre, SD
Description:
Scope of Job: The Accountant II is responsible for the input and oversight of various accounting transactions into multiple systems, analyzing financial data, and is responsible for providing Management, the Board of Directors, and Regulatory agencies with accurate and timely financial reporting. Primary Duties: Responsible for the bank's general ledger system. This includes maintaining the chart of accounts, branch accounting and changes that may be needed to the general ledger as requested by management or required by regulation. Demonstrates a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GAAP).Responsible to ensure accurate, timely month-end and year-end close. Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Management, the Board of Directors, Shareholders and Regulatory Authorities. Responsible for the annual report, including any required audit footnotes.Acts as the primary liaison to Internal and External Auditors, Bank Accountants, and State and Federal Regulators. Provides accurate and timely information as requested.Perform accounting functions for the Bank's investment portfolio, including but not limited to, making proper general ledger entries, maintaining files, maintaining proper pledging and maintaining the portfolio accounting software.Analyzes data and prepares financial documents and reports to assist the Bank in meeting strategic goals, identify profit improvement opportunities, and assess performance related to peers.Responsible for maintaining proper pledging of loans to FHLB and FRB (BIC program) to assure adequate bank liquidity.Responsible to process and balance the bank's payroll account. This includes reconcilement to general ledger as well as assuring that appropriate taxes are paid and required local, state and federal reporting is completed.Actively seek and attend relevant training, seminars, and webinars to enhance job knowledge and stay on top of regulatory changes and the impact to the Bank's reporting.Ensure that the duties that incumbent is directly responsible for receive a "satisfactory" or above rating on both internal and external audits with no repeat findings noted.Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for job functions. Secondary Duties: Work as a team with departmental counterparts on planning and implementing assigned projects and products.Participate on various committees and project teams as deemed appropriate by management.Attend, actively participate in organization, job specific training offered, and Quality Service programs.Adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures of BankWest organization.Community involvement is strongly encouraged.Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education:A Bachelor's Degree in a related field.MBA, CPA, or equivalent graduate level degree in a related field preferred.Applicable experience and/or related certifications may be considered in lieu of degree.Experience:3 years' experience in related field.Experience in accounting or finance, including budget experience or expertise and extensive use of spreadsheets and financial reports.Knowledge and Special Skills:Strong math and calculation skills.Ability to work dependently and/or independently, under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust work schedules as needed to complete job responsibilities.Ability to organize and handle multiple responsibilities while delivering quality external and/or internal Customer Service.Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with external and/or internal customers.Knowledge or ability to learn regulatory requirements pertinent to performance of specified duties in job description.Knowledge of banking terminology and procedures.Ability to skillfully use a variety of application software, learn computer programs, and comprehend the program output.Adhere to Federal Privacy Standards in addition to following BankWest requirements for electronic communication and Social Engineering standards.BankWest is a "Sales Organization" and all employees are expected to participate directly or indirectly with increasing BankWest's presence in their markets as appropriate.
Company:
Bankwest
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPool
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