Accounting Specialist

Heritage Bank of St Tammany

  • Covington, LA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Benefits/Perks
  • Careers Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
Job SummaryWe are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support the accounting department by analyzing financial information, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, general ledger reconciliations, data analysis, financial statement and regulatory reporting, budgeting and forecasting, various internal audit functions, prepaid and accrual accounting, and other essential accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong mathematical skills and previous experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably with a financial institution.Responsibilities
  • Communicate with vendors and suppliers to ensure the accuracy of charges and payments
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and developments
  • Enter financial data and transactions
  • Analyze budgets and other financial information
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • General Ledger reconciliations
  • Prepare financial reports and statements
  • Verify the accuracy of transactions that have been entered
  • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Create accounting policies to comply with all rules and regulations
  • internal audit functions
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
  • Previous experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, or similar position
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Good with spreadsheets, experienced in Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and basic accounting systems
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills

Heritage Bank of St Tammany