Accounting Associate I

Summary

The Accounting Associate consists of broad responsibilities in the areas of general accounting to include general ledger entries, reconciliations, and assist with various monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and reporting.  Supports the financial and regulatory functions of the Bank, its Holding Company and subsidiaries.  Reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Essential Functions

• Applies GAAP and regulatory accounting principles to prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and other reports for Executive Management and the Board of Directors for the Bank, its holding company, subsidiaries and divisions.
• Assist with day to day and month end financial processes to include general ledger entries, maintain/update accounting schedules, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and reasonableness of recorded transactions (i.e. fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, etc.).
• Prepare and maintain revenue related journal entries for the Company’s subsidiaries.
• Process vendor payments and prepare related reconciliations for the Company’s subsidiaries.
• Reviews weekly payment to vendors to ensure proper approval, general ledger allocation, etc. and assist with 1099 reporting process.
• Support the accounts payable function, as necessary.
• Perform the daily reconciliations for Bank’s correspondent accounts.
• Assists in preparation of regulatory reports (i.e. Call Report, FR 2900, etc.).
• Assists with preparation of schedules as required during financial audits and bank examinations (by Federal Reserve Bank and Texas Department of Banking).
• Support Treasury and Tax function as needed in the preparation of Federal and State income/franchise tax returns and other information tax returns.
• Assists with the preparation of budget schedules for the Bank and its subsidiaries and divisions.
• Performs data extracts and analysis as requested (Excel, Adobe, Query, etc.)
• Assists with department projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  
• CPA certification is   preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer skills a must to include but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook (i.e. sort, pivot, subtotal, extract, concatenate, convert, calculation, etc.), and ability to learn bank specific software.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks at one time to accomplish goals and objectives of the department with efficiency, and attention to detail within set deadlines is critical.
• Effective analytical,   critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal in order to communicate effectively with all levels within the Company.
• Ability to work additional hours as required during peak periods or to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in personnel and other sensitive Company matters.

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Office setting.  

WestStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected trait, including gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or veteran status.