City National Bank & Trust is hiring: Accounting Clerk in Lawton

City National Bank and Trust

Position: Accounting Clerk

Department: Accounting

Status: Full Time

Description: The Accounting Clerk will perform various clerical and routine accounting tasks in support of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for verifying and reconciling multiple accounts, posting entries, processing payments, and/or assisting in preparation of billings and other financial reports. Responds to inquiries and contacts other departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of problems.

Responsibilities:

• Enter and balance multiple accounts on a daily basis
• Track deposits made to bank and handle deposit corrections
• Assemble financial data for audits
• Monitor credit card charges, payment discrepancies, refunds, returns and miscellaneous charges
• Maintain orderly financial filing system
• Reconcile department accounts monthly and prepare reports to present to management
• Assist as needed in monthly financial statement close process
• Ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely
• Preparation of account reconciliations and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the implementation of changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Full cycle accounts payable including processing invoices, coding, researching discrepancies, and employee reimbursements
• Provide support to other accounting staff as needed

Qualifications:

• College degree with Accounting emphasis; prior banking experience a plus
• Project management skills along with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining integrity, professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office & Excel with an aptitude for learning new technologies; prior experience with AS400 and other Accounting Software a plus.
• Ability to clearly communicate with all levels, work well under pressure, and exhibit strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and accounting skills.
• Ability to work independently or in team environment
• Prior experience meeting strict deadlines

Education and Experience:

• Previous Accounting or Bookkeeping experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations

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

• Constant use of computer screens
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, use hand to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk, see or hear
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Long periods of typing and repetitive motion
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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.