Accountant

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

Summary: The Accountant assists the Finance Division with the financial affairs of the Bank. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of the accounts payable cycle and the reconciliation of various general ledger accounts. The position performs time sensitive accounting tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of daily reconciliations and journal entries and accounts payable transactions resulting in timely payments and accurate reporting of operating expenses. 

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with the Bank’s Mission, Vision and Core Values; and, provide the Bank’s customers with timely, responsive and exceptional service in accordance with the Bank’s customer service standards
• Accurate and timely performance of accounts payable functions including: proactively track recurring invoices to insure timely processing and follow up on discrepancies; apply accurate GL coding to invoices; manage vendor accounts; resolve invoice discrepancies; process vendor payments by check or ACH; process employee expense reports and payments for Bank-issued employee credit cards and employee reimbursements.
• Maintain accurate and complete vendor records and prepare annual 1099 reporting.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to internal and external inquiries.
• Monitor online vendor accounts to ensure payments are current.
• Reconcile internal DDA accounts and correspondent bank accounts.
• Prepare and enter journal entries as directed.
• Prepare accurate and timely general ledger reconciliations.
• Complete financial certifications as assigned.
• Assist with month-end close process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial and special reports as required by management.
• Recommend change to AP and other Finance Division policies and practices.
• Create and maintain written job procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience, to include accounts payable and general ledger reconciliations.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with collaboration and productivity tools including Windows-based operating systems and office suites (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); spreadsheet applications to organize data used for advanced data analysis; internet; email; and bank software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting course education is required, degree is not required
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to organize and prioritize in fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Knowledge of bank policies and procedures

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. 

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.