Staff Accountant

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and banking regulations. This role plays a key part in month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support. We are seeking a detail-oriented accountant with a strong foundation in accounting principles and prior experience in a banking or financial services environment is a plus.

The role assures compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate and timely general ledger entries in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations of bank statements, cash accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities
• Support year-end audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Prepare, reconcile, and upload payroll files; assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset schedules, including monthly depreciation entries
• Prepare and file Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax filings
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing as needed
• Prepare standard and ad hoc financial reports for management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, bank policies, and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within accounting operations
• Collaborate with internal teams to support accurate financial reporting

Skills:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with accounting systems and banking software; strong Excel skills required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Previous accounting experience required; experience within a banking or financial services environment strongly preferred
• Experience with reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting

About IFB

Idaho First Bank Idaho First Bank (IFB) is a full-service state-chartered community bank established in October 2005 and headquartered in McCall, Idaho. Known for its People First and Community First motto, the Bank serves the greater Southwest Idaho and Central Oregon communities. Branch locations include McCall, New Meadows, Eagle, Ketchum, Nampa, Boise, and Bend. Idaho First Bank is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information, visit us at www.idahofirstbank.com

Equal Opportunity Employer