Job Description

Sr Accounting Clerk (Financial Institute)

Temp to Hire, paying: $25 to $33/hr.

Location: Chino CA (onsite)

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and account reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred:

• Banking or credit union accounting experience
• Experience with BankTEL accounting software
• Knowledge of Federal Reserve, PCBB, and investment accounting activities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconcile Federal Reserve and PCBB accounts daily, researching and clearing outstanding reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules, record additions, and prepare monthly depreciation and amortization entries.
• Record investment income, purchases, sales, maturities, and calls; prepare monthly investment portfolio reconciliations.
• Assist the Assistant Controller with monthly Board reports and various financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare assigned monthly account certification packages and supporting schedules.
• Verify and process transactions through the FedLine terminal, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Transfer funds for investment activities in accordance with Bank policies and prepare daily cash position reports.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable bank accounts and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare monthly tax provisions and supporting schedules.
• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice review, coding, payment processing, check preparation, vendor research, and issue resolution.
• Respond professionally to internal and external inquiries and direct requests to appropriate departments when necessary.
• Consistently apply sound judgment when handling requests, approvals, and transactions while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Support audit requests, internal controls, regulatory compliance, security requirements, BSA/AML standards, and CTR reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of:
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable
  • Fixed Assets
  • Investments Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Month-End Close Procedures
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.

Preferred Banking Experience

• Federal Reserve Account Reconciliations
• PCBB Reconciliations
• FedLine Processing
• Investment Accounting
• Board Reporting
• BankTEL Software
• BSA/AML Compliance
• Financial Institution Accounting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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