Temporary Assignment- Staff Accountant I at Tompkins Financial Corporation

Position Summary:

This position partners with the Accounting and Finance team to maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger system as well as related sub-systems. This position will also be expected to assist with the preparation of accounts payable, financial reports, and other external reports.

Responsibilities:

• Balance and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Processing of accounts payable, including processing of approved invoices, creating intercompany billings and posting entries as appropriate, and maintaining accounts payable records.
• Process various journal entries including but not limited to: accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid assets, and accrual accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing process, including recording appropriate journal entries, performing variance analysis, and reviewing/preparing reconciliations as well as assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements for management and Board reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures for accounting and finance departments.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls over financial reporting and with responding to requests from internal and external auditors and examiners.
• Assist in preparation of reports and/or filings for State and Federal reporting.
• Provide recommendations for improvement of day to day accounting processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and two (2) or more years of experience required. An associate’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of related accounting or accounts payable experience is preferred.
• Proficient reading, writing, math, and analytical skills. Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions. 

• Proficient PC skills; strong Microsoft Office skills including: Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and in team environment.

• Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills (oral and written). Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to appropriately plan and organize; administer and prioritize; monitor and evaluate the work flow of projects and activities.

Tompkins is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") with respect to all team members and applicants for employment and a work environment free from discrimination (including unlawful harassment) based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender non-conformity, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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