Staff Accountant I

Position Description

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”

 

Dickinson Financial Corporation and its two family-owned banks--Academy Bank and Armed Forces Bank--have a long history of service to our clients and the communities in which we do business. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment contributes to immediate results and the long-term success of people. We recruit service-minded talent to deliver Fast, Easy, and Personal banking that is welcoming to all, while having fun and doing good things along the way!

 

Summary:     

The Staff Accountant I is responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, internal accounts, performing functions such as positive pay, non-post and researching outages, as well as other general accounting tasks and projects, as assigned.

 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Perform general ledger reconciliations on a daily, weekly & monthly basis.
• Correct general ledger non-post items daily.
• Process positive pay transactions.
• Work on various projects on an as needed basis as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of month end entries.
• Maintain fixed asset inventory on FAS Software
• Preparation of Branch Personal Property Taxes
• Ensure work premises constitutes a safe work environment that promotes positive bank image, including regular inspection for and remediation of any hazardous conditions; regular maintenance and cleaning of premises; adherence to all posting requirements in jurisdiction, including human resources and compliance postings; and provision of comfortable and appropriate space for associates to conduct banking business.
• Understands, embodies, communicates, and instills corporate initiatives and vision, including the six Pillars of Success.
• Maintains client information in complete confidence.
• Completes other specified duties as assigned. 
• Regular attendance required, working at the assigned worksite, or assigned remote location during regular business hours and/or assigned hours.

 

 

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Basic typing skills
• Good phone skills for communicating with branch personnel
• General knowledge of basic office equipment, copier, fax, etc.
• Basic computer proficiency
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite heavy emphasis on Excel direction (requires only general instructions to begin assigned duties and work is reviewed after completion)
• Limited access to confidential customer information
• Problems require analysis based on precedent
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good professional judgment
• Procedures are established, but conditions change; initiative must be exercised to overcome minor obstacles

 

Physical Requirements:

The work environment is typical of a standard office or retail banking setting.  Reaching may be required involving the ability to move arms in any direction.  Office equipment, such as a computer and telephone, will be used requiring the ability to manipulate a keyboard, mouse, and/or keypad.  The ability to decipher a computer screen or written documents is necessary. The ability to express or exchange ideas; impart information to clients, coworkers, or the public; or to convey detailed or important instructions; is required. The ability to receive and understand detailed information shared through oral or written communication is required.  Position will involve moving about the workspace to reach entrances/exits, restrooms, conference rooms, or other areas within the work environment. The position is sedentary, involving sitting most of the workday. Position requires occasional lifting and/or the exerting of up to 10 pounds of force.