Accountant II, South Bend, IN

• Makes recommendations to manager after evaluating difference courses of action and offers suggestions on a regular basis about how procedures should change (e.g., to make them more efficient or to comply with changing laws or regulations).
• Prepares monthly ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly management and board reports.
• Reviews and researches management requests.
• Maintains assigned corporate subsidiaries including monthly accounting, reporting, budget, and forecast.
• Assists with internal and external audit requests.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and comply with the requirements.
• Performs accounting responsibilities for investment portfolio.  
• Responsibilities include investment accounting system maintenance; reporting, footnote disclosures and compliance with investment policy.
• Performs independent review of general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring adherence to corporate policy.
• Analyzes certain expense reserves and prepares quarterly expense reserve analysis report for management and external auditors.
• Prepares and files regulatory financial reports.
• Researches and understands regulatory reporting requirements.

• Three (3) years of related accounting or auditing experience preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Knowledge of Bank regulatory requirements a plus.
• Knowledge of PC based accounting systems a plus.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

• CPA or CPA preferred.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.