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Accountant I
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Lee Bank
Position Summary Under the direction of the Controller, this individual performs a wide variety of accounting and administrative duties relative to the day-to-day operation of Lee Bank's accounting department. Lee Bank operates with a Culture of Purpose where our intention is to empower employees, customers, and our community by delivering local banking with service, sincerity, and simplicity at all points of interaction.
Essential Functions
Process and review vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements and monthly bank corporate card statements for payment with accurate invoice details, approvals and general ledger coding per accounting policies and procedures.
Update and maintain vendor database per accounting policies and procedures.
Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner and expenses are posted to the general ledger in the correct period.
Monitor vendors and invoices for 1099 reporting. Validate and report annual vendor 1099 filings.
Monitor invoices and maintain a file of any invoices on which use tax is due. File and remit monthly use tax.
Set up approvers and manage approval rules in Workflow Approvals for Prologue software.
Protect the bank against unintentional duplicate payments, overpayments, and fraud.
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with vendors and internal customers.
Primary responsibility for maintaining the bank's fixed asset system which includes:
Recording purchases and disposals.
Ensuring proper classification and depreciation of all fixed assets.
Conducting periodic fixed asset inventories.
Responsible for the on‑going, daily monitoring of Lee Bank's money position and all other affiliated institutions. This includes monitoring bank balances and initiating transfers based on funding needs.
Prepare and process accurate and timely journal entries.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations as assigned.
Assist with audit request list assignments and serve as a resource to internal and external auditors.
Performs a variety of Additional Accounting Functions for Lee Bank and affiliated institutions including:
Assisting with month end close.
Preparation of various internal and external reports.
Perform internal audits.
Special Projects As Assigned By Management.
Additional Functions And requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Job Requirements
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Studies or similar work experience.
Broad knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize and organize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Competencies
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Self-Motivated and reliability
Technical and analytical aptitude
Effective written and verbal communication
Problem Solving and critical thinking skills
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Banking
Locations and Salary:
Lenox, MA - $58,000.00 - $63,000.00 (1 week ago)
Pittsfield, MA - $81,352.00 - $88,025.00 (2 months ago)
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Accountant I
role at
Lee Bank
Position Summary Under the direction of the Controller, this individual performs a wide variety of accounting and administrative duties relative to the day-to-day operation of Lee Bank's accounting department. Lee Bank operates with a Culture of Purpose where our intention is to empower employees, customers, and our community by delivering local banking with service, sincerity, and simplicity at all points of interaction.
Essential Functions
Process and review vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements and monthly bank corporate card statements for payment with accurate invoice details, approvals and general ledger coding per accounting policies and procedures.
Update and maintain vendor database per accounting policies and procedures.
Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner and expenses are posted to the general ledger in the correct period.
Monitor vendors and invoices for 1099 reporting. Validate and report annual vendor 1099 filings.
Monitor invoices and maintain a file of any invoices on which use tax is due. File and remit monthly use tax.
Set up approvers and manage approval rules in Workflow Approvals for Prologue software.
Protect the bank against unintentional duplicate payments, overpayments, and fraud.
Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with vendors and internal customers.
Primary responsibility for maintaining the bank's fixed asset system which includes:
Recording purchases and disposals.
Ensuring proper classification and depreciation of all fixed assets.
Conducting periodic fixed asset inventories.
Responsible for the on‑going, daily monitoring of Lee Bank's money position and all other affiliated institutions. This includes monitoring bank balances and initiating transfers based on funding needs.
Prepare and process accurate and timely journal entries.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly account reconciliations as assigned.
Assist with audit request list assignments and serve as a resource to internal and external auditors.
Performs a variety of Additional Accounting Functions for Lee Bank and affiliated institutions including:
Assisting with month end close.
Preparation of various internal and external reports.
Perform internal audits.
Special Projects As Assigned By Management.
Additional Functions And requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
Job Requirements
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Studies or similar work experience.
Broad knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize and organize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Competencies
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Self-Motivated and reliability
Technical and analytical aptitude
Effective written and verbal communication
Problem Solving and critical thinking skills
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Banking
Locations and Salary:
Lenox, MA - $58,000.00 - $63,000.00 (1 week ago)
Pittsfield, MA - $81,352.00 - $88,025.00 (2 months ago)
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