SouthState Securities Staff Accountant

Summary 

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, providing financial, administrative and clerical support to SouthState Securities.  It includes providing fast, professional, and accurate service to team members, management and providing compliance support.  Responsible for taking ownership of all tasks and challenges encountered to support the Division’s goals and objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures

• Comparing purchase order, prices, terms of payment and other changes

• Processing transactions and performing day-to-day accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts

• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted

• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vender statements

• Assist internal audits and regulatory exams by coordinating the review and delivery of request items, tracking and documenting responses, and preparing staff for in-person interviews

• Participants in monthly/markdown and best execution reviews

• Ability to accept responsibility for unassigned items

• Maintain compliance with MSRB, FINRA, and SEC regulations

• Ensure the Bank’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines are strictly complied with

It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

Qualifications 

Education Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Or relevant experience)

Minimum Experience 

• 2+ years’ experience (Or Bachelors Degree)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payables principles

• Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

• Must be well-organized, accurate, and attentive to detail

• Proficient with general office machines and programs to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other software that might be utilized in the department

• Must be able to remain composed under pressure and respond to customer and coworker concerns regularly

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

Physical Demands 

• Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels 

• Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor 

• Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time 

• Ability to bend and reach 

Work Environment 

• Office: This position reports to a physical Company location, and the setting will be a typical office environment.  

• Remote or hybrid: For remote or hybrid positions, a secure and distraction-free setting is required, with a reliable internet connection (cable or fiber preferred, mobile hotspots not acceptable).  Hybrid positions will report to a physical Company location, as directed by the manager, and that setting will be a typical office environment.