Staff Accountant

Enterprise Bank & Trust - Fairview Heights, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fairview Heights, IL

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Staff Accountant position at Enterprise Bank & Trust involves performing professional accounting work that includes the compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. The role is essential for ensuring the integrity of accounting information through accurate recording, verification, and entry of transactions. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to contribute to the community through the bank's mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate worksheets, financial statements, and reports.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including Budget vs. Actual variance reports.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, including cost reports, trial balances, balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and statements of sourcing and application of funds.
• Provide appropriate commentary relating to report items of significance and conduct investigations of the accounts involved.
• Support organizational needs by understanding roles and responsibilities across functions and collaborating across organizational lines.
• Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
• Engage in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial processes.
• Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• Accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency and ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Accuracy in financial reporting and calculations is required.
• Ability to work with associates at all levels of the organization and other departments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with computerized financial reporting systems.
• Experience with SQL query type software.
• PeopleSoft general ledger experience.

Benefits

• Annual paid volunteer time off.
• Charitable-matching opportunities.