Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Ventura National Bank & Trust

The Tone:
This is a Part/Full Time in-person role at Ventura National Bank & Trust, located in St. Louis, MO. The company is a growing, ambitious bank focused on supporting its operational health. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data across the general ledger and other financial platforms, directly supporting daily accounting operations and financial reporting. Initially, the role is part-time but is anticipated to transition to full-time.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Part/Full Time
• Location: In-person, St. Louis, MO
• Pay: $20–$30 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Chief Financial Officer
• Mission: Maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting daily accounting operations and financial reporting for the bank and trust.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Fiserv, Call Reporter, Fedline

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Input and reconcile financial data efficiently within the General Ledger (GL) system.
• Accounting Operations: Support daily and monthly accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable processing.
• Financial Reporting: Help prepare internal financial statements and management reports for review.
• Compliance & Controls: Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to bank and trust operations.
• Audit & Regulatory Assistance: Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent work experience in accounting.
• Experience: Working knowledge of accounting principles; bank accounting practices preferred.
• Skills: Good analytical skills; effective communication and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities; comfortable navigating bank technology platforms; strong sense of confidentiality and accountability with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bonus: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Fiserv, Call Reporter, and Fedline platforms.