This position is responsible for performing daily and monthly reconciliations of general ledger, deposit, clearing, and correspondent bank accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role conducts detailed research across multiple systems to identify, investigate, and resolve account discrepancies in partnership with teams throughout the Bank. The position also prepares and posts journal entries, supports month-end processes, and assists with various accounting operations activities based on business needs and project priorities. The Analyst provides timely and reliable support to internal stakeholders while contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of Accounting Operations.
Responsibilities
- Reconciliation & Account Analysis
- Perform daily reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts.
- Reconcile teller cash and communicate balancing discrepancies to teller supervisors.
- Monitor and reconcile transit error accounts.
- Reconcile time clearing accounts and collaborate with the IRA team to resolve outstanding items.
- Reconcile deposit product principal, accrued interest, and interest expense across multiple core systems.
- Perform monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger, correspondent bank, official check, overdraft, and deposit-related accounts.
- Research, analyze, and resolve reconciling items and account variances in a timely manner.
- Journal Entries & Accounting Support
- Prepare and post journal entries in multiple core systems.
- Process journal entries related to intercompany rent allocations, EFT allocations and reclassifications, sales tax, accruals, and other month-end accounting activities.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc entries required to resolve clearing account activity.
- Support month-end and year-end accounting processes as assigned.
- Operational Support & Collaboration
- Partner with internal departments to research and resolve account discrepancies and operational issues.
- Serve as backup for duties performed by other Accounting Operations team members, including: Cash advance balancing, gift card, reloadable card, and travel card balancing, EFT and Zelle balancing
- Support department initiatives, projects, process improvements, and additional accounting functions as needed.
Bell Bank Culture, Policy and Accountability Standards
- Know and live Bell Bank’s values, bottom line, customer service standards, Golden Rules, and LOCBUTN by building personal connections with customers and employees and using their names as often as possible.
- Conduct activities consistent with established Bell Bank policies, procedures and systems, the Code of Conduct, the Bank Secrecy Act and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- All employees are responsible for information security, including compliance with policies and standards which protect sensitive information.
- Prompt and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Other Expectations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 0-2 years of banking, accounting operations, or financial services experience preferred.
- Experience with Nautilus, Signature, Cognos, Prologue, or similar banking and financial systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex issues.
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and navigate multiple systems and applications.
- Advanced Excel skills preferred, with an ability to identify efficiencies and improve processes through automation and available technology resources.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 0-2 years of banking, accounting operations, or financial services experience
- Experience with Nautilus, Signature, Cognos, Prologue, or similar banking and financial systems
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and navigate multiple systems and applications
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple deadlines, and work independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information
Bell Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bell Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Bell Bank.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses and performance incentives are a recurring component of pay, including in some frontline and part-time roles. Variable pay appears to augment base salaries across multiple job families.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock ownership plan is highlighted alongside profit sharing, giving employees accessible ownership participation. This structure can add long-term value beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer hours are included. Parental leave options (maternity, paternity, adoption) further broaden time-off coverage.
Bell Bank Insights
What We Do
People matter at Bell Bank – and it shows in how our team members treat each other, our customers and those around us. As members of the Bell Bank family, we provide unequaled personal service, working in the best interest of those we serve. Our award-winning workplace promotes success, recognizes achievement – and offers an environment focused on having fun while helping others. At Bell, we build careers. We build community. We positively impact lives around us. Employees are actively encouraged to volunteer (receiving 16 hours of paid volunteer time annually), and our unique Pay It Forward initiative has empowered more than $17 million in employee giving to people and causes we care about. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Bell has grown to become one of the nation’s largest independently owned banks. A family- and employee-owned company, Bell has full-service bank locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona and mortgage offices in multiple states. Bell Bank is a Member FDIC, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Housing Lender (we lend without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or familial status). Investment and wealth management services are not FDIC insured, have no bank guarantee, may lose value, not a deposit and not insured by any federal government agency.
