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SouthState Bank · 1 day ago

SouthState Securities - Staff Accountant

Germantown, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SouthState Bank is a trusted financial partner known for its commitment to helping customers move forward. The Staff Accountant position is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to SouthState Securities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions and maintaining compliance with regulations.

BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesLendingWealth Management

Responsibilities

Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures

Comparing purchase order, prices, terms of payment and other changes

Processing transactions and performing day-to-day accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts

Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted

Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vender statements

Assist internal audits and regulatory exams by coordinating the review and delivery of request items, tracking and documenting responses, and preparing staff for in-person interviews

Participants in monthly/markdown and best execution reviews

Ability to accept responsibility for unassigned items

Maintain compliance with MSRB, FINRA, and SEC regulations

Ensure the Bank’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines are strictly complied with

Qualification

Bachelor's DegreeBookkeeping principlesAccounting payablesMicrosoft OfficeComposure under pressureAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree (Or relevant experience)

2+ years' experience (Or Bachelor's Degree)

Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payables principles

Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records

Must be well-organized, accurate, and attentive to detail

Proficient with general office machines and programs to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other software that might be utilized in the department

Must be able to remain composed under pressure and respond to customer and coworker concerns regularly

Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels

Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor

Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time

Ability to bend and reach