Accounting Specialist II

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent; specialized training related to bank products and services preferred.

Skill(s): Clearly communicates in English; proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; demonstrated proficiency in analyzing and interpreting financial statements, e.g., balance sheets, income statements, etc.; proficient PC skills; proficient ten-key skills; a working knowledge of bank functions relating to the accounting function; knowledge of current bank regulations impacting the accounting function; visual and auditory skills; ability to lift items weighing 25 lbs. or less.

Experience: Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of experience in related position.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for performing various duties to support the accounting, financial reporting, and control functions; achieving goals as established in the Accounting Department's annual operating plan; coordinating work within and with other departments; complying with operating policies and procedures established for the accounting function; communicating with appropriate personnel; responding to inquiries or requests for information; maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports.

Essential Duties

1. Performs various duties to support the accounting, financial reporting, and control functions of which the following are illustrative:

     a. Reconciling subsidiary ledgers to general ledger.

     b. Reviews, records, and pays all invoices timely and accurately.

     c. Copies invoices to the loan and customer service departments when they are applicable to loans and customer charges.

     d. Reviews and maintains the banks requisition and purchase orders.

     e. Review and research G/L transactions without descriptions.

     f. Reconciles monthly pre-paid and accrued expense accounts.

     g. Updates pledged securities for Public Funds; prepares correspondence to customers in relation to Public Funds pledging.

     h. Prepares invoice summary report for the Board of Directors.

     i. Prepares monthly rental invoices.

     j. Track and communicate utility expense spreadsheets with the facilities manager.

     k. Reviews and reconciles investment broker statements.

     l. Prepare 1099-MISC/NEC forms on an annual basis.

     m. Prepare sales and use tax reports quarterly. 

     n. Completes reports and performs other administrative duties as assigned.

2. Achieves goals assigned as part of the Bank’s overall strategic plan.

3. Abides by the current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the work place.

4. Cooperates with, participates in, and supports the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements.

5. Coordinates specific work tasks with personnel within the department as well as with other departments to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.

6. Communicates with management and finance staff personnel in order to integrate goals and activities.

7. Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor as requested, or according to an established schedule; compiles information as necessary or as directed and provides data to appropriate Bank personnel.

8. Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area, or to requests from other Bank personnel, customers, etc., within given time frames and within established policy.

Ancillary Duties

1.  Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending upon individual circumstances.

Job Location

Lake Region Office

99 Welwood Avenue

Hawley, PA 18428

Equipment/Machines

1. Telephone
2. PC/Computer keyboard
3. Multipurpose (Printer/Scanner/Fax/Copier)
4. Calculator