Full Time Accountant - Schenectady, NY, United States - Trustco Bank

Description

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.

Staff Accountant


Reports to:
Accounting Manager

The Staff Accountant primary responsibility is to prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts on a daily and monthly basis.

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.

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.

An associate's degree in business related field or equivalent level of education and experience.
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Programs; Excel and Word.

Bachelor's degree in business related field.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

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

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.

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.