Capital Markets Operations Specialist I

About the position

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison on HRS/accounting related issues; reconciles all payroll and benefits related general ledger accounts including payroll generated entries, vendor payments, insurance billings, and thrift payments and prepares written reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare, review and submit or adjust payroll journal entries for approval and posting. Makes correcting journal entries as needed including exceptions for transactions outside the normal payroll activity.
• Interfaces with Accounting Department regarding all reconciliation issues and provides necessary information for quarterly annual leave adjustments.
• Receives Payroll, Ben Cost and Annual Leave data from the HR/Payroll system and prepares direct note accounting entries.
• Assists in both internal and external departmental audits.
• Assists in the coordination of the annual pension contribution funding between the associations and the pension plan trustee.
• Responsible for preparing the annual departmental and FCB salary budget.
• Provide customer service to bank and association personnel.
• Files payroll related information in the appropriate file/binder in an accurate and timely manner.
• Submit appropriate journal voucher, wires, check requisitions for the bank and associations and distribute vendor payments to Accounting.
• Assist in the reconciliation of W-2 information and forms for the bank.
• Prepares Workers Compensation estimates and audit reports annually.
• Prepares and maintains Bank employee automobile reports for taxable fringe benefit entry into the payroll system for W2 reporting.
• Processes and audits FCBT bank payroll.
• Prepares Verification of Employment letters for FCBT employees.
• Completes the annual Census for FCBT and Associations.
• Resolves the daily Active Directory errors.
• Maintains the accounting Adaptive software with current employee information and adds and terminates users as needed.
• Answers payroll accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of employee and payroll information at all times.

Requirements

• Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 5 or more years' experience in accounting and/or human resource and payroll processing related experience desired.
• Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.
• Mastery of GAAP and general ledger reconcilement techniques is essential for performing reconciliation function.
• Thorough knowledge of commonly used accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• On-the-job accounting GL reconcilement knowledge.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of personal computers and their software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; advanced experience in a variety of HR software, Access, Excel and payroll databases.
• Ability to use a 10-key calculator and type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work within deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Accuracy in maintaining records and files.

Benefits

• Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match and additional employer contribution.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Option to use sick leave to take your pet to the vet for emergency services.
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events.
• Ongoing professional-development opportunities.
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program.
• Physical fitness incentive plan.
• Employer matching gifts program.