Staff Accountant - Accounting Operations

United Community is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant – Accounting Operations to support daily and monthly accounting functions within the Accounting Operations department. This role is primarily responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting entries, and a wide variety of operational accounting activities that support the Bank’s financial accuracy and compliance. The Staff Accountant works independently under time-sensitive deadlines and partners closely with internal teams to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.

• Assist with accounting for lease payments received, including maintaining, tracking, and reconciling lease payments for all United Community Bank–owned properties that are leased, and tracking lease increases or changes per agreements
• Assist with daily reconciliations of all Cash Vault activity, including but not limited to Brinks, Loomis, and ATM Response
• Perform General Ledger account reconciliations and Internal DDA account reconciliations as assigned
• Research and assist with clearing reconciling items from assigned accounts
• Maintain appropriate system policies, procedures, and SOX documentation for areas of responsibility
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all property tax inquiries and payments, including invoice coding and submission to Accounts Payable or Navitas
• Act as point of contact for all General Ledger non-post transactions
• Handle all annual survey filings and assist with FR2900 weekly filings
• Review United Community Insurance Services DDA account activity and post entries as necessary
• Assist with month-end and/or quarter-end closing journal entries
• Assist with CDARS and ICS activity
• Review Cash Advance DDA and General Ledger accounts and post entries as necessary
• Maintain and process monthly recurring batches
• Partner with the Financial Systems team to help streamline and improve accounting tasks
• Perform financial analysis when requested
• Cross-train on other Accounting Operations tasks to provide coverage and backup support
• Assist the Accounting Operations Manager or designee with audit research and auditor requests
• Provide support to others within the Accounting department as assigned
• Participate in all required compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering training, and required internal or external training programs

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; College Degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or financial environment
• Strong math skills with a foundational understanding of accounting principles and functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet strict, time-sensitive deadlines

• Must be able to pass a background and credit check.
• This is a full-time, non-remote position.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.