Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Springfield, IL

Summary

As an Accountant/Financial Analyst with INB, you will be part of a team that is responsible for contributing to various functions, including the preparation of daily and month-end reconciliations, assisting in the preparation of INB’s financial statements, making journal entries, conducting in-depth analysis of select accounts, and assisting with INB’s annual budgeting process. This role supports senior leadership by conducting relevant research, providing financial analysis reports to management, and aiding with internal and external audits. Under the guidance of senior management, you will have an opportunity to gain a breadth/depth of knowledge of INB’s accounting functions while serving as a trusted business partner, helping to shape the future of INB.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

• Perform daily and month end reconciliations as needed of general ledger and demand deposit accounts
• Assist in monthly/quarterly/year-end preparation of INB’s financial statement, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Complete in depth daily, monthly, and/or as needed analysis of select internal accounts
• Assist in INB’s accounts payable process and adherence with procedures
• Assist with maintenance of INB’s IRS and State Treasurer reporting responsibilities
• Call report preparation and submission
• Assist with INB’s annual budget process
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation
• Develop working relationships with departments as an accounting/financial analyst
• Prepare managerial and ad hoc reports as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required, preferably in Finance or Accounting

·         2-4 years of total work experience required, preferably in financial services or banking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent organizational skills are a must.  Requires ability to communicate effectively and clearly (both written and verbally); Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  

Mathematical Skills                                          

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, probability and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability   

Requires ability to use good judgement in making routine and complex decisions; Must be goal oriented and able to achieve individual goals as well as work as a team player to achieve departmental and/or Bank goals; Flexibility is necessary with the ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment.

Computer Skills             

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge with Microsoft Excel software; experience with general ledger software and Word Processing software recommended.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions.

ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for American with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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