Accounting Clerk (78189)

Main Street Bank is hiring an Accounting Clerk to support the integrity and accuracy of its general ledger through reconciliation, posting, and system maintenance. The role supports daily and month-end accounting operations, resolves discrepancies, maintains accounting systems and interfaces, and collaborates across departments to ensure timely, accurate financial data.

What you'll do:

• Perform and maintain general ledger account reconciliations, including month-end close processes
• Support daily and periodic general ledger postings and batch entries
• Assist in maintaining and improving the general ledger system and related interfaces
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data and reconciliations
• Manage reconciliation workflows and proactively identify and resolve discrepancies
• Support cross-functional accounting processes and data flows across departments
• Contribute to accounting-related projects and process improvements
• Independently manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Anticipate issues, develop action plans, and resolve obstacles proactively
• Utilize systems and tools effectively to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial information
• Ensure adherence to Bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

What they're looking for:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related course work and equivalent experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Prior exposure or experience with: + General ledger processes + Account reconciliations + Financial systems or accounting software - Oracle Financials a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite products including, but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote
• Ability to multi- task, organize, work independently, accomplish tasks, and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Solid understanding and application of administration activities with an understanding of office procedures and ability to operate standard office equipment
• Outstanding customer service skills (in person, over the phone, or video conference)
• Speak and effectively present/communicate information and respond to questions from customers, groups of managers, and other employees
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Read, analyze, and interpret a variety of documents such as financial statements, accounting system generated reports, and Bank policies and procedures
• 1–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience in a financial institution preferred
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Excel preferred

Benefits:

• Following successful training and demonstrated proficiency, the role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with defined on-site expectations.