accountant - retail banking accounting-firstbank pr

ACCOUNTANT

RETAIL BANKING ACCOUNTING

FIRSTBANK PR

Our Company

At FirstBank PR, we strive to be a trusted advisor to our clients and our employees are the ones that ensure we deliver on our promise of excellence in personalized customer service. Our more than 3,100 employees in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Florida share a passion for excellent customer service. We are proud of our team because they are continuously surpassing our client's expectations.

Do you have a passion for helping customers, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary, personalized customer service? If your answer is yes, FirstBank is the number one place for you.

A Brief Overview 

The accountant revises the daily transaction processed by the Business Unit or Department; verifies accounting information monitors and reconciles the general ledger accounts of the department.

What You'll Need to Succeed 

·       Performs daily and monthly reconciliations for the accounts assigned, refers differences and ensures they are corrected

·       Analyzes and performs accounting entries (JE). Applies judgment and understanding to identify and correct possible exceptions

·       Attends internal and external client's inquiries, including transactions investigations

·       Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries

·       Monitors accounts daily movements and refer to management when appropriate

·       Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in accounting entries, documents, and reports

·       Contributes to the Department team effort, achieving additional results as needed

·       Develops and runs special projects as requested by supervisor

Competencies:

·       Interpersonal communication skills

·       Analytical Skills

·       Mathematic skills

·       Accounting knowledge

·       Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures such as word processing systems and filling

·       Computer and Excel proficiency

·       Team work ability orientation

·       Write, speak and comprehend English and Spanish

·       Customer service oriented

·       Available to work flexible schedules, extended hours, holidays and weekends
Ability to work under pressure

What You'll Need:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Accounting or Finance is desirable for this position and at least one (1) year of experience in a similar position or banking related. Or the equivalent combination of education and five (5) years of experience is needed to be able to perform the functions of this job. 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.

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