Sr Accountant
First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Job Description
Prepare journal entries related to the company’s credit card portfolio by maintaining records as well as reconciling general ledger and deposit accounts, researching questions and interpreting data. Analyze financial information and summarize financial results.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare daily credit card settlement journal entries, credit card settlement runs, wire transfers, and reconciliations.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages.
Manage the cash position by monitoring bank accounts and transferring funds between accounts to optimize cash and investment interest income.
Prepare Mastercard and Visa quarterly reports and Federal Reserve Bank quarterly reporting.
Research general ledger inquiries, ad‑hoc report and research requests, and reconcile issues.
Assist with audits including sales and use tax, quarterly prepaid, internal, interim and annual external financial audits.
Contribute to the development and delivery of departmental policies, guidelines and protocols.
Skills
Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
Education and Experience
Four years’ bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or five years in a financial institution experience preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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Prepare journal entries related to the company’s credit card portfolio by maintaining records as well as reconciling general ledger and deposit accounts, researching questions and interpreting data. Analyze financial information and summarize financial results.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare daily credit card settlement journal entries, credit card settlement runs, wire transfers, and reconciliations.
Prepare and distribute monthly financial reporting packages.
Manage the cash position by monitoring bank accounts and transferring funds between accounts to optimize cash and investment interest income.
Prepare Mastercard and Visa quarterly reports and Federal Reserve Bank quarterly reporting.
Research general ledger inquiries, ad‑hoc report and research requests, and reconcile issues.
Assist with audits including sales and use tax, quarterly prepaid, internal, interim and annual external financial audits.
Contribute to the development and delivery of departmental policies, guidelines and protocols.
Skills
Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
Education and Experience
Four years’ bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or five years in a financial institution experience preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
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