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Posted : Friday, January 19, 2024 07:16 AM
*Gouverneur Savings & Loan Association*
*Job Description*
*Job Title:* Staff Accountant
*Department:* Accounting/Finance
*Reports To:* Chief Financial Officer
*FLSA Status:* Non-Exempt
*Summary:* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The candidate will be a self-motivated individual capable of working independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, and who works well under pressure.
High-level analytical and communication skills are a must.
*Duties and Responsibilities* include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
* Prepares financial statements and board reports pertaining to the corporate and mutual holding company activities, including interest rate risk management, and cash management.
* Prepares and reconciles financial institution balances of investments, accrued interest and borrowings to the general ledger.
* Participates in the month end closing process which may include journal entries, account reconciliations and balancing of certain accounts.
* Review invoices for correctness and appropriateness.
* Prepares corporate and mutual holding company activities, including cash management, journal entries, general ledger, accounts payable and general ledger reconciliation.
* Reviews the FDIC Call report, NYS Sales Tax reports and other state and federal reports as needed.
* Communicates with external auditors and regulatory agencies as required, including assisting others with account research and audits as necessary.
* Assists with the annual budget, profit forecasts, and operational changes as needed.
* Acts as the back-up for departmental staff’s daily duties as required.
* Assists CFO with special projects as necessary.
* Performs other duties as assigned and directed by management.
*Qualifications:* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Language Ability:* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before the Board of Directors, customers or fellow employees.
*Math Ability:* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Sound understanding of basic accounting functions and GAAP.
*Reasoning Ability:* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
*Computer Skills:* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and internet software.
*Education/Experience:* Bachelor’s degree (B.
S.
) in Accounting from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Specialized Training:* Completion of in-house training at the financial institution.
*Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
*Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Signature\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Gouverneur, NY 13642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person
The candidate will be a self-motivated individual capable of working independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines, and who works well under pressure.
High-level analytical and communication skills are a must.
*Duties and Responsibilities* include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
* Prepares financial statements and board reports pertaining to the corporate and mutual holding company activities, including interest rate risk management, and cash management.
* Prepares and reconciles financial institution balances of investments, accrued interest and borrowings to the general ledger.
* Participates in the month end closing process which may include journal entries, account reconciliations and balancing of certain accounts.
* Review invoices for correctness and appropriateness.
* Prepares corporate and mutual holding company activities, including cash management, journal entries, general ledger, accounts payable and general ledger reconciliation.
* Reviews the FDIC Call report, NYS Sales Tax reports and other state and federal reports as needed.
* Communicates with external auditors and regulatory agencies as required, including assisting others with account research and audits as necessary.
* Assists with the annual budget, profit forecasts, and operational changes as needed.
* Acts as the back-up for departmental staff’s daily duties as required.
* Assists CFO with special projects as necessary.
* Performs other duties as assigned and directed by management.
*Qualifications:* The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Language Ability:* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before the Board of Directors, customers or fellow employees.
*Math Ability:* Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Sound understanding of basic accounting functions and GAAP.
*Reasoning Ability:* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
*Computer Skills:* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and internet software.
*Education/Experience:* Bachelor’s degree (B.
S.
) in Accounting from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
*Specialized Training:* Completion of in-house training at the financial institution.
*Physical Demands:* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
*Work Environment:* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Signature\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Gouverneur, NY 13642: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 42 Church Street, Gouverneur, NY
• Post ID: 9003938613
