Accounting Specialist II

Countrywide Bank, FSBBuilding wealth and rewarding careers, Countrywide Bank, FSB is one of the largest banks in the nation with current assets of more than $100 billion.* From offering highly competitive deposit product rates to outstanding career possibilities, experience the extreme value we place on entrepreneurial talents and our team’s innovations. * Based on current assets and other banking data reported to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) 1st quarter, 2007. Accounting Specialist II  Primary Responsibilities Include:·  Performing a variety of general Accounting tasks·  Maintaining and updating Accounting records·  Entering data into computer systems·  Updating and maintaining Accounting journals, ledgers and other records that detail financial transactions—such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, disbursements, expense vouchers, payroll, receipts and capital accounts·  Compiling and verifying the accuracy of Accounting and statistical information and data·  Investigating questionable data and out-of-balance conditions·  Researching, analyzing and reconciling discrepancies and account records—including bank statements and financial statements·  Recommending and following-through on actions to resolve discrepancies·  Preparing a variety routine to moderately complex Accounting reports and analyses on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis·  Conducting account-variance analyses·  Assisting in the preparation of wire transfers and check requests·  Assisting in processing month-end close procedures·  Researching and responding to internal and external Accounting inquiries·  Maintaining departmental, business-unit and/or companywide ledgers·  Resolving a variety of conventional problems, questions and/or situations in accordance with established criteria, practices and protocol·  Completing routine to moderately complex tasks and/or assignments  A Successful Candidate Will Have:·  High school diploma, GED or equivalent·  1+ year(s) of Accounting-Support experience and/or College degree·  Intermediate-level computer skills—including proficiency with various spreadsheet and database software/applications·  Proficiency in the application of basic Accounting principles·  Proficiency in the use various proprietary computer-systems needed to perform essential job-functions·  Knowledge of business-unit operations and procedures·  Ability to effectively communicate (in person and via telephone) with internal and external contacts·  Intermediate-level analytical skills·  Detail-orientation  The Ideal Candidate May Also Possess:·  College degree  Countrywide is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE. M/F/D/V.