As a Staff Accountant I, your day will be filled with opportunities to perform a variety of analytical, research, monitoring/reconciliation, and administrative duties to support accounting operations. This position will work closely with both accounting and non-accounting personnel to meet bank objectives.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare & record adequately supported journal entries;
• Regularly monitor activity within assigned balance sheet accounts – directing corrective action as necessary to ensure account information is properly recorded before month-end. Formally prepare adequately supported month-end balance sheet reconciliations for a number of accounts;
• Participate in the AP function – including reviewing and posting daily vendor payments as well as vetting and boarding new vendors;
• Compile and distribute informational reports related to activity within select accounts as well as other internal monitoring reports;
• The Staff Accountant will be expected to, in time & with proper training, become proficient in all critical accounting operations. Some critical operations include managing the check reconciliations system, validating imported GL data and clearing exceptions, and balancing subsidiary loan and deposit system ledgers.
• Actively seek to maximize efficiency within assigned duties – proactively investigating opportunities for improvement via improved organizational skills, automation potential, etc.

Other Functions

In addition to typical staff accountant duties, this position will also be responsible for variety of administrative tasks. Some tasks include but are not limited to:

• Managing service calls for printers/technical equipment;
• Ordering supplies as needed;
• Coordinating special events;
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in accounting, business administration or a related discipline is preferred.

• SYB has two levels of Staff Accountant based which are based on education and/or experience. Depending on a candidate’s experience, they could qualify for either a Staff I or Staff II position.

  • Staff Accountant I - Typically, a Staff Accountant 1 will have 0-2 years of work experience with a Bachelor degree from a relevant field of study. In lieu of degree, additional relevant accounting/audit/bank-specific experience will often suffice (2-4 years).

  • Staff Accountant II - Typically, a Staff Accountant II will have 3-5 years’ experience and/or possess a relevant degree or certification. Staff II duties, while similar to Staff I, tend to be more complex and require a higher level of judgment at times.

  • Previous Bank/Credit Union experience is highly preferred.

• Solid research and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize competing projects to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and in team environment
• Detail oriented, organized and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
• ESOP employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Cancer / Disease insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Humana Go365 Wellness & Rewards Program
• Bank paid Life / AD& D insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D insurance
• Bank paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee will continually communicate with coworkers or customers. The employee will constantly position themselves to sit or stand, and occasionally move around the office to access filing cabinets or office machinery. The employee will constantly operate a computer, using repetitive movements of hands and fingers, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machinery, and computer printer. The employee will frequently identify, observe and assess materials and information, visually or otherwise. The employee will frequently be required to lift or carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally be required to lift or carry 11 – 50 pounds, with assistance if needed.

Employees must also have the ability and means to travel as necessary for the purpose of attending training, meetings, and other various business functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)