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The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.
We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!
Summary
This position is responsible for, but not limited to, providing financial, administrative and clerical support to SouthState Securities. It includes providing fast, professional, and accurate service to team members, management and providing compliance support. Responsible for taking ownership of all tasks and challenges encountered to support the Division’s goals and objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
Comparing purchase order, prices, terms of payment and other changes
Processing transactions and performing day-to-day accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts
Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vender statements
Assist internal audits and regulatory exams by coordinating the review and delivery of request items, tracking and documenting responses, and preparing staff for in-person interviews
Participants in monthly/markdown and best execution reviews
Ability to accept responsibility for unassigned items
Maintain compliance with MSRB, FINRA, and SEC regulations
Ensure the Bank’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, and regulatory guidelines are strictly complied with
It is the responsibility of this role to take ownership of all tasks and challenges that they encounter in the operation of their assigned position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (Or relevant experience)
Minimum Experience
2+ years’ experience (Or Bachelors Degree)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payables principles
Ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Must be well-organized, accurate, and attentive to detail
Proficient with general office machines and programs to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other software that might be utilized in the department
Must be able to remain composed under pressure and respond to customer and coworker concerns regularly
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands
Ability to communicate in person, on the phone, and through electronic channels
Ability to use a computer on a frequent basis, including typing and sustained attention to a monitor
Ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend and reach
Work Environment
Office: This position reports to a physical Company location, and the setting will be a typical office environment.
Remote or hybrid: For remote or hybrid positions, a secure and distraction-free setting is required, with a reliable internet connection (cable or fiber preferred, mobile hotspots not acceptable). Hybrid positions will report to a physical Company location, as directed by the manager, and that setting will be a typical office environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.