Staff Accountant
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Overview
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join a growing bank in Meridian, ID. This fully onsite, contract-to-hire role is the engine behind the accounting department's daily operations, owning the full AP cycle alongside broader general accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a strong banking or financial institution background, can independently manage a high volume of transactions, and communicates confidently with vendors, employees, and leadership at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the full AP cycle, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording high-volume invoices
- Audit and process employee travel and expense report reimbursements, ensuring compliance with travel and expense policy
- Follow up with employees on past due expense reports and missing receipts
- Communicate with vendors and internal customers regarding account status, invoice history, and payment inquiries
- Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies
- Prepare daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
- Prepare various monthly reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities
- Prepare journal entries to fund corporate card accounts and accrue for monthly charges
- Prepare and input departmental wires
- Assist in gathering documentation for audit requests
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to support efficiency
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience
- Experience working at a bank, credit union, or financial institution required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with all levels of staff and leadership
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Associates degree or higher - accounting background strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service skills - comfortable working with vendors, employees, and all levels of leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working at a bank or financial institution
- Familiarity with BankTel or similar accounting systems
- Experience with ERP or expense management platforms
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Entrepreneurial, team-oriented culture with a familial feel and room to grow
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