POSITION SUMMARY:
Support day-to-day accounting transactions by performing the technical accounting duties including regulatory reporting, general ledger reconciliation, instrument accounting & reporting, and wire transfers. Assist with researching accounting treatment, maintenance of department software programs; and assist finance management with projects and other responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Accounting: 70%

• Perform regulatory reporting.
• Analyze financial information to ensure the data supports budgeting and forecasting requirements.
• Review internal controls and provide solutions for additional risk mitigation.
• Monitor, research and provide solutions on accounting discrepancies.
• Support month-end, year-end processes by performing account analysis to ensure entries and balances are correct.
• Support financial management.
• Take charge in absence of detailed instruction.
• Prepare journal entries relating to amortization, depreciation, accruals, and a variety of other information. These entries should align with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Establish and maintain complete files and records related to assigned functions.
• Perform various accounting reconciliation and control functions, resolving and correcting problems.
• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies and research differences.

Wire Transfer: 20%

• Review and analyze all outgoing wire transfers for risk factors and regulatory requirements in a time sensitive environment.
• Broad knowledge of international country requirements for successful foreign wire transfers.
• Initiate currency exchange for international wires where appropriate.
• Research and resolve all unsuccessful wire transfers.
• Review incoming wires for risk factors and memo post to customer accounts.
• Maintain accurate documentation of wire transfers.
• Prepare daily reconciliations of wire transfer system (both incoming and outgoing) to general ledger and to the Federal Reserve.

Non-Essential Functions: 10%

• Perform special projects and research as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Analytical Thinking: Divides an object or issue into its component parts in order to understand how they interrelate; recognizes cause and effect relationships; considers several explanations/plans and makes logical conclusions.
• Initiative: Contributes more than is required or expected in the job that will enhance service, avoid problems, or develop opportunities; plans ahead for upcoming problems and opportunities and takes appropriate action; demonstrates a sincere positive attitude toward getting things done.
• Problem Solving: Develops actionable recommendations based on an understanding of trade-offs; commits to action after identifying alternative methods that are based on logical assumptions and information; takes into consideration resources, constraints, organizational values, and changing environments.
• Continuous Learning: Takes responsibility for own learning and development by acquiring and refining of technical and professional skills needed in job related areas; proactively seeks performance feedback and identifies approaches to improve own performance.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Understands that the work environment is constantly changing and adjusts own approach and behavior accordingly; adapts to new ideas and initiatives across a wide variety of issues and situations; recognizes and responds quickly to shifting opportunities.
• Verbal Communication: Expresses ideas effectively in individual and group situations adjusting style and methods to meet the specific needs of the audience; attentively listens to others to gather data and paraphrase meaning to verify understanding.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Ability to analyze conditions and reach an independent decision.
• Ability to successfully prioritize duties when faced with a request, demands, and deadlines.
• Ability to manage sensitive projects with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Respect others time.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk, twist and turn. Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally. Indoor office work environment with a majority of time sitting at a desk.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Knowledge typically gained through a minimum of three years public accounting experience to include partial financial statement preparation, audit preparation and various type of tax returns.

Compensation: The hiring range for this position is $71,837 to $89,796 on an annual salary basis depending on candidate's level of qualification including applicable experience, education and skills.