We are looking for an entry-level accounting team member to join a community-focused bank on a contract basis. This position supports both finance and deposit operations, offering a broad range of hands-on responsibilities across reconciliations, reporting, payment processing, and operational controls. The role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a regulated banking environment while partnering with multiple teams.
Responsibilities:
• Support daily accounting activities by reconciling correspondent bank accounts and assigned general ledger balances, researching discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records.
• Process invoices through the full payment cycle, apply appropriate general ledger coding, organize digital documentation, and help ensure timely disbursement of payments.
• Maintain accounting records for fixed assets, including capitalization, coding, depreciation tracking, and related journal entries for prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Prepare recurring financial schedules and monthly management reports to assist leadership with oversight of bank performance and operational accuracy.
• Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing support files, and responding to routine information requests related to accounting activity.
• Review daily operational reports, including transaction summaries, statements, income-related reporting, and account closures, to help confirm completeness and control accuracy.
• Provide support for investment and securities record review, including secondary verification of purchases, sales, and pledged assets as assigned.
• Help verify domestic and international wire activity before final approval and cross-train with deposit operations staff to provide backup coverage when needed.
• Perform work in accordance with bank policies, established procedures, and applicable state and federal banking regulations governing deposit and payment operations.
*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.
Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
• Experience or training in accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate variances and recommend practical next steps.
• Comfortable working independently with limited oversight while also collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and confidence learning and using banking or accounting systems, including platforms such as Fiserv.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills supported by a dependable and self-directed work style.
• Understanding of the importance of compliance, confidentiality, and adherence to regulated banking procedures.