Staff Accountant

EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Job Title: Staff Accountant  

Reports to: Accounting Manager 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Salary Grade: NE17

Supervisory Responsibility: No  

SUMMARY:  

The Staff Accountant primary responsibility is to prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Research and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. Additionally, completes ad hoc requests to support the requirement of the department.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor and/or Trustco Bank’s Board of Directors.    

• Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts on a daily and monthly basis. Research and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.  
• Track and analyze non-performing loans on a monthly basis. Provide management with detailed monthly reporting for each non-performing loan.  
• Maintain the Fixed Asset ledger and associated depreciation schedules on the Sage Software system; prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations to ensure the proper recording of new purchases and disposals. Maintain the Prepaid ledger, associated amortization schedules and reconciliations by preparing monthly journal entries to ensure proper amortization and recording of prepaid expenses.  
• Assist in maintaining the Investment ledger through IPS by performing daily and monthly amortization, assisting with investment calls, purchases and sales. Assist with the preparation of monthly reconciliations to ensure proper recording of investments.   
• Support the timely reporting of key financial information, monitor the performance and quality of activities performed based upon company standards.    

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

• An associate’s degree in business related field or equivalent level of education and experience.   
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.  
• Well organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to time sensitive deadlines.  
• Ability to work well independently and in groups.  
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Programs; Excel and Word.  

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS:  

This is a full-time position. Office hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.   

TRAVEL:  

No travel required.   

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace; bilingual skills a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, including but not limited to company policies and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.     

• This is largely sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and phone.  
• Ability to communicate both in person and/or by telephone.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.   

For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in a typical office / retail environment.   

OTHER DUTIES:  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  

Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is the policy of Trustco Bank to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.  

This includes, but is not limited to, the following:  

• Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion or promotion
• Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment
• Treatment during employment
• Rates of pay or other forms of compensation
• Selection for training, including apprenticeship

Layoff or termination It is the policy of Trustco Bank to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity.