Accountant II, Corporate Accounting, South Bend, IN

Accountant II, Corporate Accounting, South Bend, IN

Responsible for performing accounting duties that require the exercise of discretion and independent judgment to comply with financial reporting requirements set by existing and new federal regulations.

Essential Requirements include:

• Making recommendations to manager after evaluating different courses of action
• Preparing monthly ledger entries and reconciliations
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management and board reports
• Reviewing and researching management requests
• Maintaining assigned corporate subsidiaries including monthly accounting, reporting, budget, and forecast
• Assisting with internal and external audit requests
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Completing all compliance training related to the position
• Understanding all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position
• Performing accounting responsibilities for investment portfolio
• Performing independent review of general ledger account reconciliations
• Analyzing certain expense reserves and preparing quarterly expense reserve analysis report
• Preparing and filing regulatory financial reports
• Researching and understanding regulatory reporting requirements

Non-Essential Functions include:

• Performing all other duties as assigned

Experience/Skills:

• Two to four years of related accounting or auditing experience preferred
• Detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of Bank regulatory requirements a plus
• Knowledge of PC based accounting systems a plus
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good organizational skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Good written and verbal communications skills

Education: Bachelors Degree preferred; concentration in Accounting preferred. CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Travel Requirements: Ability to travel overnight, as needed for meetings, projects, training, seminars, etc.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equipment: MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities