Staff Accountant
Job Locations
US-PA-Lancaster
Requisition ID
2025-22313
Location Name
Corporate Headquarters
County
Lancaster
Category
Finance/Accounting
Position Type (Portal Searching)
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Value Proposition
Our values define us and our culture inspires us to change lives for the better. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and every success we experience begins with them. Together we are committed to making a positive impact in our local communities. We champion a culture of continuous learning, work-life integration, and inclusion. We promote a digitally enabled work environment to continuously enhance the experience of our employees and customers.
Overview
This is a full-time, hybrid career opportunity based out of our Corporate Headquarters location in Lancaster, PA.
The primary responsibility of this position is to process, analyze, reconcile and troubleshoot bank accounting transactions for financial, regulatory compliance and management reporting requirements. This position may also support other accounting operations functions such as processing investment transactions, preparation of general ledger and DDA reconciliations, and processing accounts payable, and/or may process, analyze, reconcile and file various tax-related transactions.
Responsibilities
Prepare and complete the daily reconcilement process to include daily and monthly general ledger reconcilements and internal deposit account reconcilements, and would require identification of issues, documentation of open items, ensuring the proper clearing of items, and identification and reporting of large, unusual or suspicious transactions or trends to management.
Collaborate with other departments throughout the company to accurately clear open items within established timelines and troubleshoot any issues
Apply and ensure adherence to internal control standards and procedures related to reconcilations, document operational and accounting processes, communicate new or updated processes and procedures to impacted parties and ensure procedure manuals are maintained and up-to-date
Assist with ad hoc reporting and other projects as assigned by management, such as banking system upgrades and enhancementsAdditional Responsibilities
May process investment transactions including principal and interest payments, factors, and various rate inputs in the investment system software and prepare the monthly investment reconcilement
May prepare, file and process monthly payments to various states for Sales and Use Tax, and process, analyze and reconcile state non-resident withholding tax accounts and file these tax returns with appropriate taxing authorities
May process accounts payable, as needed
May process the daily reconcilement process for Fulton Bank's vault service providers and other international relationships
May prepare and complete other general ledger or internal demand deposit accounts reconciliations assigned by the team leader or management
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent experience. Specialty: Accounting or other applicable. (Required)Experience
0 to 6 months accounting experience. (Preferred)
0 to 6 months reconcilement experience. (Preferred)
0 to 6 months experience analyzing data and reconcilements. (Preferred)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to use various data points to reconcile accounts (Required)
Knowledge of debit and credit entries for open item clearing (Required)
Prior use of Blackline Accounting software for reconciliation purposes (Preferred)
Other Duties as Assigned by Manager
This role may perform other job duties as assigned by the manager. Each employee of the Organization, regardless of position, is accountable for reading, understanding and acting on the contents of all Company-assigned and/or job related Compliance Programs, regulations and policies and procedures, as well as ensure that all Compliance Training assignments are completed by established due dates. This includes but is not limited to, understanding and identifying compliance risks impacting their department(s), ensuring compliance with applicable laws or regulations, and escalating compliance risks to the appropriate level of management.
Pay Transparency
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base salary ranges on all job postings regardless of state. We set standard salary ranges for our roles based on the position, function, and responsibilities, as benchmarked against similarly sized companies in our industry. Specific compensation offered will be determined based on a combination of factors including the candidate's knowledge, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.
The hourly rate for this position is $21.59 - $35.96.
Benefits
Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Fulton Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This includes medical plans with prescription drug coverage; flexible spending account or health savings account depending on the medical plan chosen; dental and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan; paid time off programs including holiday pay and paid volunteer time; disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about your potential eligibility for these programs, please visit Benefits & Wellness | Fulton Bank.
EEO Statement
Fulton Bank ("Fulton") is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. Fulton will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, covered veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Sponsorship Statement
As a condition of employment, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for a work visa by Fulton Bank currently or in the future.
