Staff Accountant I
Primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial data to ensure accurate recording of the FHLBank’s transactions including preparing various journal entries and reconciling subsidiary ledgers and various accounts; and accounts payable and cash disbursements. Requires a significant level of judgment and interpretation of FHLBank’s daily transactions, account coding and expense vs. capitalized process.
What qualifications are needed?
- One to three years of similar or related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or four-year college degree plus equivalent work
experience required. - Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories is required.
- Experience with Workday and automated reconciliation tools preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with MS Office products and accounting software applications.
- Efficient 10-key operation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be capable of working independently and operating all types of office equipment.
- Ability to work the number of hours required to meet the demands of the job.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Benefits:
FHLBank offers a hybrid operating model* and an attractive benefits package including health & dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, a short-term incentive plan, student loan repayment assistance, onsite fitness center with shower facilities and much more.
*Eligible positions may have the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week.
ABOUT US
FHLBank Topeka’s products and services help our member financial institutions support affordable housing and community development efforts across the Midwest. We have been headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, since 1932.
FHLBank is an equal-opportunity employer. We accept all people, celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive workplace.
Find more details & apply online: fhlbtopeka.com/careers