• Staff Accountant II

    Tompkins Community Bank (Ithaca, NY)


    Overview

     

    This position partners with the accounting and finance team to maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger system as well as related sub-systems and to assist with the preparation of financial reports, regulatory reports and other external reports. Responsibilities are similar to Staff Accountant I with the expectation for this position to demonstrate enhanced level of understanding of departmental responsibilities and analytical abilities.

    Responsibilities

    + Balance and maintain general ledger accounts.

    + Process various journal entries including but not limited to: accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid assets, and accrual accounts.

    + Assist in the accounts payable process, including processing of approved invoices, creating intercompany billings and posting entries as appropriate, and maintaining accounts payable records.

    + Assist with month-end closing process, including recording appropriate journal entries, performing variance analysis, and reviewing/preparing reconciliations as well as assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements for management and Board reporting.

    + Develop, implement and maintain procedures for Accounting and Finance departments.

    + Assist with establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting and with responding to requests from internal and external auditors and examiners.

    + Assist in quarterly preparation of financial reports for regulatory and SEC reporting as well as in the annual budgeting process.

    + Provide recommendations for improvement of day to day accounting processes.

    + All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + An Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.

    + Minimum of two (2) years’ accounting experience. Related banking experience is preferred.

    + Proficient reading, writing, mathematical, and analytical skills. Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.

    + Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.

    + Proficient PC skills; strong Microsoft Office skills including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

    + Ability to work independently and in team environment.

    + Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills.

    + Ability to appropriately plan and organize; administer and prioritize; monitor and evaluate the work flow of projects and activities.

     

    Benefits

     

    + Medical

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + 401(k) Match

    + Profit Sharing

    + Paid Time Off

    + 11 Holidays

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Free Parking throughout Tompkins Community Bank

    + Employee Referrals

     

    EEO Statement

     

    Tompkins is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") with respect to all team members and applicants for employment and a work environment free from discrimination (including unlawful harassment) based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender non-conformity, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.

     

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    Pay Range

     

    USD $24.00 - USD $27.50 /Hr.