STAFF ACCOUNTANT at THE SHELBY STATE BANK – SHELBY, Michigan

Conducts advanced analysis of SSB financial operations while performing clerical operations of moderately difficult in nature with fiscal, budget and accounting records. Will be involved with processes across the accounting department and will work with the Controller to improve financial processes.

Create and maintain various spreadsheets

Codes invoices

Handles reimbursements, accounts payable and accounts receivable while maintaining and updating records and files

Verify and reconcile multiple bank accounts

Process wire transfers and garnishments

Process bank related payments

Bank contract monitoring

Prepares, adjusts, posts and closes entries to General Ledger, as needed

Prepare and submit various notices and regulatory reports, as needed

Understand and follow bank/department regulations, policies, and procedures, and participate in all compliance-related training

Prepares documents for audits

Assists Controller with various accounting-related projects as needed

Maintain workers compensation vendor files

Perform other duties as assigned and/or necessary

High school diploma or GED required.

Associates degree in accounting, business administration, or related field required.

3+ years of experience in an accounting environment required.

Banking/finance experience preferred.

Ability to work independently.

Knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel and various other programs is required.

Must have good math skills.

Organization and filing skills are essential.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain positive relationships with others is expected.

Must be able to keep all sensitive information confidential.

Speed and accurate use of computer, calculator and other business machines is required.

Willingness to assume new responsibilities, ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing and possibly stressful environment is expected.

Positively contributes to the success of others by assisting fellow team members or departments.

The ability to identify, assist with and resolve routine problems is expected.

Working hours may vary.

On time attendance is expected.

Generally good with some exposure to noise, heat, dust or other adverse factors.

Climbing of stairs and some lifting of heavy items.

A high amount of pressure to work efficiently, accurately and maintain good employee and customer relations.

Considerable effort and eye strain from computer work and continued checking of all detail work in the department.

All applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, height, weight, familial status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, disabled veteran or Vietnam Era Veteran status. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.