Origin Bank

Staff Accountant (Banking)

In short

This on-site Staff Accountant role at Origin Bank in Ruston, Louisiana handles general ledger reconciliations, mortgage loan accounting, and support for SEC filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-K. The team covers month-end close, equity and stock-compensation schedules, GAAP disclosures, and auditor/examiner requests. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration is required, with an accounting/finance emphasis and two years of related experience preferred. It demands strong attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision in a traditional banking office setting.

Location
On-site in Ruston, Louisiana, United States
Company
Origin Bank is a banking organization providing a professional, collaborative, and inclusive corporate work environment.
What you will do
•Perform daily reconciliations of loan control, clearing, and other general ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies and prepare correcting entries.
•Monitor interface balancing and loan maintenance reports, resolve fee-related errors, and ensure loan and general ledger accounts remain balanced.
•Record mortgage loan purchases and sales, warehouse lending activity, wire transfers, funds remittances, and related accounting entries.
•Assist with month-end accounting, ad-hoc accounting projects, examiner and auditor requests, and coverage of other accounting functions.
•Assist with quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K, earnings releases, investor presentations, proxy disclosures, tie-outs, and supporting schedules.
•Prepare stock-based compensation entries, equity rollforward schedules, earnings-per-share calculations, GAAP disclosure checklists, and process documentation.
Requirements
•Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration is required.
•An emphasis in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
•Two years of accounting and/or related banking experience are preferred.
•Fundamental accounting knowledge and the ability to perform assigned duties with limited supervision.
•Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, and accurate financial records.
•Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequent sitting, use of hands, and occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Culture & Benefits
•People-first workplace focused on professional and personal growth.
•Competitive total rewards package with compensation tailored to skills, experience, and education.
•Dream Manager program, one-on-one guidance from a nationally certified health and wellness coach, and access to certified financial professionals.
•Professional banking office environment with standard office equipment, secure financial systems, and digital tools.
•Collaborative, inclusive, supportive, and fast-paced workplace where contributions are valued.
•Occasional travel may be required.
Hiring process
•After a conditional offer is accepted, pre-employment screening includes criminal background, credit, fingerprint, drug, OFAC, reference, employment, and education checks.

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