Manchester, Connecticut
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Manchester, Connecticut - United Personnel Services have partnered with a local, community focused bank in the Glastonbury area to hire a Staff Accountant at their corporate office This position is temporary for 4+ weeks with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate! the ideal candidate will have experience professional work environment with accounting experience and a bachelor's in accounting.
SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting with the preparation of detailed monthly financial analysis reports. Perform analysis of the Company?s various expenses processed through AP and Employee Expense Reports to be sure they are accounted for properly, including Sales & Use Tax data compilation. Prepare several reconciliations and financial reports due on varying schedules on a basis. Responsible for the preparation of data for annual personal property tax filings on all CT bank locations and other duties as needed
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the POSITION:
Responsible for assisting in the month end close. Responsibilities include preparing general ledger downloads and daily financial statements, generating accrual entries and detailed monthly variance analysis reporting.
Performs analysis of the expenses charged through the AP system and the Employee Expense Reports of corporate credit cards and out-of-pocket expenses for compliance to policies, reasonableness and proper accounting methods. This process involves extensive data manipulation skills as well as knowledge of policy and procedures to be enforced.
Responsible for the Sales & Use Tax analysis for the Bank using a formalized review process of the AP activity to assure the Bank records the correct tax owed. This is a complex process that entails extracting data from the AP system and using advanced excel skills to manipulate/filter information in order to make analytical decisions based on interpretation and understanding of State Sales & Use Tax rules.
Responsible for preparing the annual personal property tax filings; this multifaceted function deals with of information from various areas of the company and the fixed assets system into an intricate excel template with the end result being the filing of reports with all the pertinent towns for tax assessments.
Responsible for the daily accounting process for the investment portfolios; monthly principal and interest payments as well as trade transaction input.
Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes to create efficiencies.
Reconciles the Fed Reserve GLs daily along with various accrual accounts on a monthly basis.
Prepares assigned Call Report schedules for the Accounting Manager on a quarterly basis.
Prepares documentation for external and internal auditors on an ad hoc basis.
Responsible for the annual 1099 filings for AP vendors; including compiling and reviewing system data and coordinating the data filing process between the Bank?s core system and the State and IRS.
Cover back up duties for AP during PTO to ensure timely and accurate payments are getting processed.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, participating in monthly Department sponsored Financial Accounting workshops; maintaining personal networks; enrollment in college courses.
Work on ad hoc projects as needed.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS of the POSITION:
Judgment: Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Assistant Controller; however, judgement is required to ensure tasks are performed in accordance with Bank policies and governmental or authoritative guidance.
Complexity: Accounting work is based off technical interpretations of regulations and authoritative guidance. Often judgment in application of regulations is required. Accounting work requires a general understanding of the accounting provisions with regards to various Bank assets and liabilities and requires an ability to interpret and apply general guidance to specific issues.
Impact of Errors: Errors, both in terms of judgment and technical aspects of the position, may be difficult to detect and may result in loss of business through failure to deliver successful product promotions, efficient and quality service, as well as failure to achieve performance goals, and could adversely affect the Bank?s image.
Interpersonal Relationships: Work involves frequent contact with internal and external ?customers? of the bank including employees, directors, regulatory bodies, shareholders, vendors, and consultants. A high degree of interpersonal skills are required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Work does not involve any supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS for the POSITION:
Education: Bachelor?s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field ? OR ? equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: At least five to ten years? experience in an accounting position with Accounts Payable and reconciliation duties preferable; exposure to computerized systems is key.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Considerable knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and practices; and of banking policies and compliance issues applied to assigned area
Proficient in Word and Excel ? know how to work with queries, VLOOKUP?s, if statements
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Eyesight and hearing at a level that does not interfere with assigned duties.
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: $18.00 to $20.00 /hour
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Account Reconciliation: 5 years
Accounting: 5 years
Accounts Payable: 5 years
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