Accounting Associate I

Position Title:  Accounting Associate

Grade: 4
Segment: Finance
Reports To: VP Accounting Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Oakdale

Shift: Monday-Friday (Day) 

Salary Range: $24.04– $33.65 per hour (good-faith estimate upon hire)

Additional Compensation:

This position includes employees to be considered for annual performance-based salary increases; eligibility and amounts are determined by individual performance and business needs.

Total Compensation:

In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for performance-based salary increases. Oak Valley Community Bank also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer match, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits. Final compensation will be based on skills experience, and internal equity.

About the Role

Oak Valley Community Bank is looking for a detail-driven Accounting Associate to support daily accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records. This role is a solid fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and keeping things organized in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties

• Reconcile daily bank statements to the general ledger
• Monitor cash balances and flag funding needs
• Record and maintain general ledger entries (AP, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, income/expense allocations)
• Prepare supporting documentation and work papers
• Review GL accounts and identify discrepancies
• Pull and format financial reports
• Support CDARS/ICS program processing
• Update loan rate indices and maintain internal systems
• Assist with required reporting (FR2900, collateral pledging, etc.)
• Back up accounts payable: invoice review, coding, data entry, and payments
• Help track fixed assets and prepaid expenses in line with GAAP
• Support corporate credit card reconciliation and expense reporting
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance experience (or equivalent mix of education and experience)
• Solid understanding of basic accounting concepts
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What Sets You Apart

• You take ownership and follow through
• You stay organized, even when things get busy
• You’re comfortable asking questions and digging into discrepancies
• You communicate clearly and work well with others
• You handle sensitive information with professionalism

Work Environment

• Standard office setting
• Combination of sitting, typing, and occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Frequent use of computers, phones, and office equipment

Equal Pay & Opportunity Statement

Oak Valley Community Bank complies with the California Equal Pay Act and SB 642 requirements. Compensation decisions are based on experience, skills, and business needs, without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, race, or any other protected characteristic. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.