Accounting Specialist bei ABT Bank

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: (95%)

• Reconcile daily bank activity, including correspondent accounts.
• Monitor and calculate the daily cash position of the bank by maintaining the related general ledger accounts and completing wire transfers.
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis and within established timelines.
• Assist with select accounting processes such as investment securities, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals to help ensure general ledger accuracy.
• Act as system administrator for accounts payable invoice and expense processing.
• Support the company’s purchase card program by completing regular expense processing and managing system administration needs.
• Maintain procedures for projects/programs as they relate to general ledgers and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of financial records as part of the annual external audit and periodic regulatory exams.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: (5%)

• Represents Bank at various civic and community events.
• Adhere to compliance procedures and participate in required training.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Job Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Accounting or finance experience within a financial institution environment preferred.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word required.
• Background with accounting system processes and controls

Other Skills and Abilities

• Curiosity
• Firm knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with customers and employees with tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Unwavering ethics and integrity

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Meet or exceed bank wide goals.
• Meet or exceed annual department goals aligned with the strategic plan that drive value and scale.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed largely within the Bank with limited chance for personal injury.  Prolonged and frequent mental and visual concentration required.  Periodic stressful situations in response to multiple priorities within established deadlines.  Work hours are generally during normal business hours.  Unscheduled evening and weekend work will be needed to meet the needs of customers and employees.  Out-of-town and overnight business travel will be required. Work on some Saturdays will be required.  Must be able to lift and move up to 20 pounds of office supplies and equipment.  Some bending, turning, and twisting required.

GENERAL NOTICE:

This position description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position and should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position.  The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties.  All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Bank and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the Bank and requirements of the position change.