Accounting Representative

JOB SUMMARY :    Under general supervision of the Senior Accountant and following established policies and procedures, the Accounting Representative supports the daily operations of the Accounting Department, including accounts payable processing, general ledger posting, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping. The Accounting Representative ensures accuracy and efficiency in all assigned duties while maintaining compliance with bank policies and procedures. This role provides essential support to the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant, contributing to the overall financial health and success of our community bank.

WORK SCHEDULE : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm

PAY DETAILS : The typical salary for this position is $57,900. Individual salaries are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Listed below are some of the essential functions to carry out this job .

• Perform daily postings to the general ledger, ensuring balances reconcile to control accounts and preparing daily financial operating statements.
• Complete reconciliations of cash accounts, bank statements, and balance sheet accounts; follow up on reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to resolve discrepancies.
• Handles daily / weekly accounts payables tasks from scanning / uploading, research, and coding invoices accurately.
• Performs clerical recordkeeping involving the typing, posting, verifying and composing of financial records and forms. This includes scanning and importing daily recons for record retention.
• Contributes to the month end and year-end closing process.
• Support internal audit processes and help maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting procedures.
• Assist with research requests, reporting, and audits as directed by the Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – None

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS :    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is generally required to stand and walk. The employee must 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, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment : Typical office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.