Staff Accountant

Description

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys owning your work and collaborating with others? Coulee Bank is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and keep day-to-day accounting operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll manage accounts payable, administer company credit cards, initiate biweekly payroll, and support account reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with opportunities to improve processes and work with colleagues across the Bank.

 What You’ll Do

• Manage accounts payable, including reviewing and coding invoices, coordinating approvals, maintaining vendor records, and resolving discrepancies.
• Administer company credit cards and reconcile credit card activity.
• Initiate biweekly payroll processing and reconcile related healthcare accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Complete assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for multiple entities.
• Maintain fixed asset records and related documentation.
• Assist the CFO with financial statements, year-end activities, regulatory reporting, and audit requests.
• Help improve accounting procedures, allocation processes, and the monthly close.
• Provide responsive, professional service while maintaining confidentiality and following Bank policies and internal controls.

What You’ll Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or two to five years of relevant accounting or accounts payable experience, including reconciliations and transaction posting.
• Experience in a bank or other financial institution with a structured monthly close process.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Jack Henry SilverLake is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and vendors.
•  Initiative, accountability, and sound problem-solving skills.