Staff Accountant

Job Description

This position may be filled at the level I, II, or III depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position is primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and reconciling financial data to ensure accurate recording of FHLBank’s transactions, including preparing various journal entries and reconciling subsidiary ledgers and various accounts, and accounts payable and cash disbursements. This position requires a significant level of judgment and interpretation of FHLBank’s daily transactions, account coding and expense vs. capitalized process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a preference that it be in accounting.

• CPA or CMA professional certification is preferred at the level II and III.

• Experience with Workday and automated reconciliation tools preferred.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories required.

• Knowledge and experience with accounting and other software applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work and travel independently and operate general office equipment.

• Ability to work the number of hours required to meet the demands of the job.

Additional qualifications required for each level:

• Level I: One to three years of similar or related experience.

• Level II: Three to five years of similar or related experience.

• Level III: Four to seven years of similar or related experience.

Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits.

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite café

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely up to two days a week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Accommodation Request

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].