Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is a bookkeeping style position. This individual is responsible for balancing company accounts and teller transactions as well as track and monitor fixed assets and file monthly state income / use tax reports. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for paying bills that the company incurs as well as employee expense reports. Other finance related duties also apply to this position. Applicants require some accounting or finance background experience, experience in a finance institution is a plus.

Position: Controlller

Employee Characteristics:

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Exempt Employee
• Access of confidential information and company funds

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, or related field and/or
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in a financial institution operation
• Some Accounting / Finance knowledge is a must
• Background in financial institution operating procedures a plus

Physical / Emotional Working Environment Requirements:

• Hours worked 40 - 50
• Travel 20%
• Sitting 80%
• Standing 10%
• Walking 10%
• Minimal stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Minimal lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling items 30lbs or less.
• Repetitive hand – wrist movements with frequent use of computer, phone, and writing activities.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English written and numeric language.
• Able to speak with clarity and recognition and often in public.
• Ability to add and subtract accurately and efficiently.
• Ability read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Frequent use of the computer, including electronic mail.
• Frequent use of the telephone and other office equipment.
• Position requires majority of the work time indoors with indoor lighting.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
• Must be able to work with different personalities in a group / team setting.
• Must be able to work with external customers with different personalities.
• Must be able to effectively service difficult customers.
• Must be able to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization.
• Must be able to meet set goals and deadlines.
• Must be able to self motivate one’s self with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to accept criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with BSA/AML/CIP/OFAC regulations. Failure to comply with BSA and other regulations may cause disciplinary action up to and including termination. *Employees will also be held responsible for adherence to the additional BSA 5th Pillar (CDD/EDD) Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence, as well as compliance with and responsibility for acquiring appropriate, accurate and complete Beneficial Ownership information for Legal Entity Customers.