Advance your accounting experience and take advantage of this rare opportunity with a leading employer than can offer you excellent compensation (starting at $75,000/yr or more based on experience), unbeatable benefits, and great opportunity for career advancement within the company.
You will be part of a community-focused and team-oriented work culture where you are invested in to ensure success within the company. Fidelity Bank provides a work/life balance for all employees as well as an excellent benefits package including 14 paid Holidays!
Fidelity Bank is searching for an Assistant Controller to join their team at their office in New Orleans or Mandeville, LA! This is a 100% in office opportunity.
If you have at least 4 years of accounting experience in a financial institution as well as your bachelor’s degree in a related field, Fidelity Bank wants to hear from you!Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now!
Why Assistant Controllers join the Fidelity team:
Competitive salary starting at $75,000/yr, or more based on your experience and background.
Unbeatable benefits package including an ESOP program where you can be an employee-owner of the company, health, dental, vision, paid time off, 14 paid holidays, HSA with employer contributions, 401k with employer match, paid parental leave, wellness program that can reduce your health insurance premiums, free or discounted banking and mortgage services, life insurance, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, referral program, EAP, employee discounts, and more!
Desirable, consistent schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Opportunities for Advancement: Fidelity Bank believes in promoting from within and is always looking for key players to move into higher level roles. Put your stamp on a department that is looking for your expertise and ideas. You can grow within the accounting department, or within the Fidelity organization as a whole!
Culture: Respect and Flexibility is our culture for our employees! Fidelity Bank serves and values their community with Acts of Community Service outreach opportunities – They're also committed to doing their part for their neighborhood and are proud of their community programs.
Essential duties/responsibilities:
Supervise Accounting staff. Management duties to include: timecard reviews/approvals, participating in the hiring process for direct report openings, fostering professional development and training of direct reports, and ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures
Assist Controller with daily operations including assisting and advising other departments regarding the proper accounting treatment of entries
Prepare support as requested for external and internal audits and FDIC/OFI Bank Examiners
Prepare the annual FDIC Regulatory Summary of Deposits Report
Maintain Fixed Assets system, processing all additions, disposals, and transfers, managing annual inventory review, and completing all LAT-5 reporting
Oversee the file transmissions and payments for full portfolio of serviced for investors such as FNMA, FHLMC, MPF/FHLB, etc., reconciling and resolving any discrepancies, and completing monthly and annual reporting requirements
Manage the wire transfer process ensuring timely processing of all wires and enforcing related policies and procedures
Liaison with FISC (DP Service Provider) and the Information Technology team for any issues which arise with any department application or general ledger entries
Responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger, including application interfaces
Review all internal deposit accounts and general ledger balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues as needed
Prepare journal entries as needed including monthly expense accruals
Monitor and record Investment Portfolio purchases and sales along with the collateralization of securities as needed
Assist in the maintenance and development of departmental policies, procedures and internal controls
Oversee the department's performance of FDICIA internal controls
Consistently exemplify our Core Values of Integrity, Community, Dependability, Excellence, Longevity, and Accountability
Comply with regulatory rules and regulations evidenced through successful completion of training and demonstrated ability
Perform other duties and/or special projects as appointed by management
Physical Requirements: primarily sitting with some standing, walking, lifting and bending
About the Company: Fidelity Bank abides by a simple promise: To create a better future by acting with courage and integrity alongside our customers and in our communities. We stand ready to serve. Since 1908, we have built a legacy upon simple, enduring values and an unerring commitment to the communities we serve. We invite you to learn more about our history, community support initiatives, and career opportunities and explore information to both empower and protect your financial future.
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