Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant supports a variety of accounting tasks with accuracy and efficiency. This role is responsible for processing accounts payable, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring the accuracy of business transactions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proactive in resolving discrepancies, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced financial environment. 

Along with the key functions listed below, each position will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when servicing our co-workers and WaFd customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

• Daily processing of accounts payable bills.
  • Accurately codes bills and expense reimbursements.
  • Accurately enters data into the accounts payable program.
  • Pays bills according to established schedules.
  • Research, resolves, and responds to inquires, within an established timeframe, from branch/department staff and vendors.
  • Conducts research on discrepancies and makes appropriate corrections.
• Balances for daily business transactions.
  • Accurately post and reconcile daily work according to standard accounting practices. 
• Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts.
  • Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts on a monthly/quarterly basis.
  • Researches and resolves out-of-balance occurrences within a reasonable established timeframe.
• Initiates general ledger entries.
  • Possesses solid understanding of the general ledger system and properly codes entries.
  • Promptly creates general ledger entries for items received.
• Completes special projects assigned.
  • Accurately performs special projects assigned according to established time frames.
  • Keep updated desktop procedures.
• Compliance
  • Adhere to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, USA Patriot Act and OFAC regulations.
  • Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses.
  • Avoid any real or perceived conflicts of interest and always maintain client privacy and confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Business is preferred
• Exposure to accounting principles either through classes or accounts payable work experience
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate in the English language
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Exceptional conceptual, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Great team player with solid interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Detail oriented and accurate with numbers and reporting

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Health insurance
• Stock options
• Bonus programs
• Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

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We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. WaFd Bank does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. WaFd Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800.324.9375

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