Accounting Assistant - Main

LOCATION: 210 Synergy Center Blvd, Houma, LA 70360 SCHEDULE: 40 Hours (Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM) DEPARTMENT: Operations SUPERVISOR: Accounting Manager POSITION SUMMARY: The Accounting Assistant provides assistance to both customers and bank personnel.
He or she serves as a backup for all department functions and assists with other duties, both accounting and non-accounting, as directed by their supervisor.
General Job Functions Provides the Synergy Bank standard of excellence in customer service.
Maintains honesty and the highest level of ethical standards.
Scanning accounting documents for retention of records.
Accounts Payable which includes receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
Daily and monthly reconciliation of various accounts.
Receives, transmits, and settles wire transfers.
Maintains a good understanding of all bank products and services.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Proficient in Microsoft Word and basic understanding of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Proficient in typing and 10-key calculator.
Ability to comprehend and analyze information in order to draw a conclusion.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize daily tasks.
Ability to learn various job-related software programs.
Ability to present a business professional appearance.
Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must have basic accounting knowledge and experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Advanced accounting knowledge and experience in reconciliation.
Experience with Accounts Payable Associates degree in accounting or a business-related field.
Experience performing accounting functions at a bank or financial institution.
COMMUNICATION: Must be able to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and customers both verbally and in written format.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work at a computer station in front of a monitor for up to 4 hours at a time without the opportunity for a break.
Must be able to interact with the public utilizing various methods of communication.
Employee may be required to squat multiple times per day and remain in that position for short periods of time while accessing filing cabinets at ground level.
This could occur as few or as many times as necessary to accomplish the task.
Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-30 pounds multiple times throughout the day.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have the attention span to stay alert and attentive during a normal 8-hour workday.
The Accounting Assistant must be able to make sound, quick decisions based on the facts of a situation, and remain calm and in control in a possible ever-changing environment or an emergency.
Must be able to follow instructions and procedures exactly as trained or as directed by his or her supervisor.
Must be able to listen to, grasp, and respond positively to supervision and instructions by Management.
Physical and cognitive ability to perform the essential duties and functions of his/her job.
Ability to safeguard and maintain confidential information and directed by Federal law and Company policy Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.