JOB SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for general accounting duties that may include but are not limited to: monthly general ledger account reconciliations; accounts payable; daily reconciliation of internal DDA’s; correspondent bank accounts; teller balancing; daily transactions due to cash movements, entries into the general ledger system; and other analysis/reporting assistance as needed. Strong communication skills, ability to work across department lines, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines are essentials to thrive in this position.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are essential job responsibilities:

• Assist/Responsible with the daily reconciliation of teller balances and ATM’s including timely research and resolution of reconciling items with appropriate staff/departments.
• Responsible for the daily reconciliation of bank internal DDA’s including timely research and resolution of reconciling items with appropriate staff/departments.
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of bank general ledger accounts and resolution of reconciling items within those accounts with appropriate staff/departments.
• Assisting with accounts payable in processing/coding invoices to the correct general ledger accounts and processing of employee expense reports.
• Responsible for assisting with other accounting analysis and departmental functions as necessary to include data entry/scanning and other support functions in an accurate and timely manner. Serve as backup on other daily processing and balancing functions as necessary within the accounting and accounts payable teams.
• Assisting with balancing of bank correspondent accounts to ensure activity is being posted to the correct accounts on a daily basis.
• Assist with weekly tax withholding submissions
• Assisting with donation allocations into the GL on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Assist with multiple other bank related entries and training to be back up for other employees tasks.

The following job responsibilities may be reassigned:

• Other related duties as assigned or requested.

KEY JOB BEHAVIORS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• PC, phone system, general office equipment
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook applications
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Flexibility to work extended hours as may be needed (month/quarter/year-end)

Communication:

Effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Representation:

Ability to represent the bank in a professional and positive manner.

Compliance:

Uphold the bank’s philosophy and policies by maintaining appropriate controls to ensure full compliance with applicable laws and regulations, thereby fulfilling legal responsibilities and enhancing the quality of the bank.

Attendance:

Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Associates Degree in accounting or equivalent work experience. Banking experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.