Staff Accountant
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team at Northstar Innovations. Northstar Innovations provides operational support for the corporate group underneath Northstar Financial Group Inc., which includes Mainstreet Community Bank, Northstar Bank and West Michigan Community Bank.
Performance/Job Requirements: Positive attitude; significant volume of work that is accurate, thorough and neat; ability to work independently; proper judgment and decision-making skills; respect for customers, supervisor, and coworkers; maintains and ensures confidentiality; ability to accept and follow instructions; cooperation and teamwork; adherence to security procedures, compliance with rules and regulations; proficient skills in using a calculator, personal computer, computer printers, copier; effective use of various computer applications including Microsoft Office; Occasional travel may be required for training or other business related issues.
Job Functions:
- Prepare monthly general ledger tie out items for NFGI and all subsidiaries including NSB as well as WMCB
- Perform daily balancing and/or back up this function for both banks
- General Ledger Tie Outs for Accruals, Prepayments, Securities, Funding, Ancillary, and Internal DDA accounts
- Assist in preparation and review of the call report
- Prepare and assist with daily cash balance and management
- Update the fixed asset software and work with depreciation reports
- Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable responsibilities
- Provide back up for the Profitstar program maintenance, budgeting, and report generation
- Assist with report generation from the Cognos software for bank personnel
- Gather and prepare information for Board Packets
- Follow federal regulations and related internal procedure
Education/Experience Required: A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Strong computer and communication skills and an ability to multi-task, coordinate and prioritize projects are also required. The applicant must be or become knowledgeable with banking policies, rules, regulations, and practices.
Northstar Financial Group, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.