Vantage Staff Accountant II

At Vantage Financial, a Peoples Bank company, we know that there is more to life than work. But we also understand that the quality of the work environment and employee benefits can greatly impact an associate's life. That's why we seek to create a great benefits package for our associates including: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, employee stock purchase plan, various education assistance programs such as student loan and tuition paydown/reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays, and much more. For full details of our benefits offerings, please visit: peoplesbancorp.com/about-us/find-a-career/

Job Purpose

Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks, as assigned, to facilitate the monthly general ledger close process, as well as the quarterly and annual reporting requirements. Take ownership of duties assigned and assists in research and analysis of non-standard transactions and apply appropriate accounting guidance. Ability to cross train duties and use critical and analytical thinking related to generally accept accounting standards. Provide back-up and support to other corporate accounting functions, as determined by management. Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement closing process and related internal controls.

Job Duties

• Perform daily and monthly corporate accounting duties.
• Prepare and record standard general ledger entries.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement closing process and related internal controls.
• Research outages and be able to explain and/or record correcting journal entries.
• Include being responsible for and/or back up of three major job functions which could include the following:
  • Tax Workpapers
  • Lease Funding (Borrowings)
  • Lease Accounting
  • Compile and provide detail to ensure all general ledgers have been balanced quarterly
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts and ensure source documents are included to support the balances such as:
  • Accruals
  • Other Assets
  • Prepaids
  • Other Liabilities
  • Cash accounts
• Will include meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Responsible for utilizing excel and create calculations, lookups, pivot tables and other excel functions to complete worksheets needed for efficiency of completing most job duties
• Answer questions of other staff when needed and be able to help create a good work environment.
• Will perform special projects as assigned.

Education, Experience and Job Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years accounting experience, preferably in leasing, banking or public accounting.
• Possession of professional certification or advanced degree in accounting or finance or related business field that includes accounting or finance may be substituted for some work experience.
• Able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must be able to work independently with limited instruction/supervision in completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Demonstrate an above average knowledge of assigned accounting area(s), and understand and observe the need for internal controls.
• Demonstrate an above average ability to navigate systems, software, and an understanding of policies and procedures (strong understanding of where information is located, how to obtain, and use in efficient manner).
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills - team members, peers, and management.
• Proven ability to plan and organize resources to achieve goals.
• Continue professional development through self-training, participation in recommended courses, job related in-house training, seminars, and/or professional certifications - minimum 40 CPE qualified hours annually.
• Developed listening, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Must be composed under pressure and demonstrate ability to effectively handle conflict.
• Must be a team player.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent job experience.
• Minimum of three years accounting experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet;
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact humanresources@pebo.com to ask for an accommodation, alternative application process or other inquires.