Staff Accountant

Apply Job Type Full-time Description * Prepare various account reconciliations for general ledger and bank accounts, prepare journal entries as required by reconciliations or to correct errors made by branches or departments; serve as the primary backup for investment accounting reconciliations and journal entries; and is backup for normal end of day balance requirements at the Fed and FHLB.

* Assist with accounts payable activities (prepaid accounting module) and in the preparation of an accurate and timely forecast of the bank's financial position to facilitate the planning and decision-making process.

* Prepare, summarize, analyze and reconcile data for the bank's Asset Liability Committee, the bank's profitability system, and other analysis as needed.

* Assist members of the Finance Department and other employees throughout the bank to construct and finalize the loan and deposit budget for the bank.

Gather track information regarding the branch incentive goals and provide reports to management monthly.

* Assist with the preparation of a variety of financial reports in an accurate and timely manner in order to present the bank's performance and financial position.

Reports will be prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices or regulatory requirements.

* Maintain the bank's fixed asset system ensuring items are properly capitalized or expensed, that the appropriate lives are utilized for depreciation and that the appropriate book and tax methods are utilized for depreciation.

* Perform a variety of special projects and administrative duties such as preparing a special report for unique situations in order to assist management and other personnel in achieving goals; develop and maintain a personal program for maintaining an adequate level of personal skill and knowledge in accounting matters and demonstrate personal and interpersonal behaviors, attitude, judgment, communication, and initiative with customers and employees in order to ensure an acceptable degree of performance.

Requirements * Bachelor's degree in accounting, banking, finance or equivalent educational experience.

* One year of accounting and/or job-related experience.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

* Knowledge of and ability to use IBM AS400 and Xperience software.

(preferred) * Understanding of bank regulations that impact the accounting function.

(preferred) BENEFITS: Comprehensive benefit package to include: * Health, dental, and vision benefits * 401k w/ company match * Paid time off; paid holidays * Group and voluntary life insurance and disability insurance * Aflac supplemental plans * Employee Assistance Program Our goal is to support the growth of the communities we serve.

First Citizens has a knack for hiring the finest and brightest employees; we understand how fostering their growth builds loyalty and impacts customer service.

Our employees are our strongest asset.

So, we accommodate families, invest in our employees' future, and recognize hard work.

First Citizens Community Bank is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.

Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.