Accountant

Overview

At Nicolet National Bank, our culture is based on the principles of community banking, putting the needs of our customers at the forefront of our decision-making. Our Core Values drive everything we do, and we are committed to serving our customers with excellence. We believe that every job in our organization is critical to our success, and we are dedicated to creating a work environment where our employees feel valued, respected, and supported. With locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Florida we are proud to service our local communities and make a positive impact on the lives of our customers. At Nicolet National Bank, we believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to investing in their growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide other support to the Accounts Payable staff as needed for timely and accurate coding and payment of all approved Nicolet expenses through the Accounts Payable System.
• Assist with daily accounts payable oversight, including review of check runs, unusual items, ensuring proper recording of accounts payable items.
• Monitor vendor changes, monitoring missing payments, monitor duplicate payments.
• Assist with reporting vendor 1099s accurately, maintaining W-9s on all vendors, and tracking property tax payments.
• Assist with reaching out to vendors to resolve purchase orders, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies or inaccurate documentation.
• Assist with monitoring expense reports and maintaining the credit card software.
• Monitor the general ledger for unusual items, including incorrect entries, misclassifications, etc.
• Maintain a permanent file for contracts and other department documents related to accounting.
• Perform periodic analysis to determine cash basis vs. GAAP basis variances.
• Monthly lease agreements monitoring and fixed asset projects.
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Responsible for monthly / quarterly reconciliation of Nicolet general ledger accounts (including those with more-complexity) and resolution of reconciling items within those accounts with appropriate staff / departments. Gain an understanding of the account(s) and offer improvements to documentation or underlying processes.
• Provide support to financial analysts with journal entries, reconciliation of investment accounts and daily entries.
• Assist with other reporting functions as assigned, including weekly and quarterly regulatory data compilation.
• Assist with the fixed asset process including setup of new fixed assets, disposal of retired fixed assets, processing of monthly depreciation, payment and reconciliation of related property taxes and related reporting as necessary.
• Assist with other accounting analysis and departmental functions as necessary to include data entry / scanning and other support functions in an accurate and timely manner. Serve as backup staff on other daily processing and balancing functions as necessary.
• Articulate needs, concerns, changes and / or resolve issues directly with internal or external parties.
• Uphold Nicolet's philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of services provided by Nicolet.
• Understand and communicate the value of diversity within the workplace and to work successfully with others without regard to age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability status, socioeconomic status, or other non-job-related classification, including a commitment to equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination with a willingness to pursue inclusion and respect toward different perspectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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