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I can be reached regarding this position:
Mack Advantage
Jana Schejbal
708.715.8104
macksjobs@comcast.net

Our client is a solid and stable bank located in the near west suburbs of Chicago. We are seeking a Sr. Accountant/Assistant Controller to work with the CFO on all aspects of the bank accounting.

Duties and Responsiblities:

• Prepare all financial reports for the bank and holding company to all parties; including monthly board of director’s report, Call Report and all reports to FRB and shareholders.
• Prepare annual budget for the bank.
• Maintain and input general ledger entries daily and monthly closing.
• Reconcile GL accounts and correspondent bank accounts.
• Process/input or verify wire transfer transactions daily.
• Process and prepare Assets/Liability Management report for ALCO.
• Maintain fixed assets accounting and process monthly accruals.
• Maintain and compute taxes expenses and payable transactions with parent company and taxing authorities.
• Maintain investment accounting and process payments and monthly accruals.
• Maintain and process brokered deposit funding records.
• Handle daily Federal Funds transaction and correspondent banks cash position.
• Back up the Accounts Payable clerk to process invoice payments.
• Any other duties or projects assigned by the Controller.

Required Skills and Background:

• 4 or more years accounting experience required
• Accounting experience in a bank environment required. 2 or 4 year degree in accounting or commiserate experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.