8 - Accounting Specialist I

Job Title: Accounting Specialist I    Department: Finance   Reports To: Accounting Team Leader   Overtime Exemption: Non-Exempt      Kennebunk Savings operates on the shared belief that Helping One Another Is the Right Thing To Do. Our Core Values– Trust, Integrity, Proactive and Empathy provide the guide posts for how we support that belief. They guide our day to day actions – from the way we build relationships, to how we make decisions and problem solve, to how we interact with one another. Our Core Values form the foundation of our culture. Embodying them forms the basis of what makes for a successful employee at Kennebunk Savings.   Scope of Work:   Under the general supervision of the Accounting Team Leader and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the incumbent is responsible for daily general ledger entries and routine administrative activities.      Essential Functions:   Performs daily entries to current General Ledger system  Serves as department backup as needed   Backup to the daily administration of wire transactions i.e. input or verify wires        in WireXchange   Performs routine administrative activities   Prepares weekly Canadian Check cash letter   Responsible for the reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts   Responsible for the sorting, organizing and distributing of the teller work and    mail   Responsible for branch cash balancing  Acts as liaison with branches and other departments to resolve balancing with general ledger    Other Duties & Responsibilities:   Promotes the Kennebunk Savings Brand by recommending our products and services, supporting our community focus & commitment to being a premier employer   Understands, supports and adheres to applicable organizational policies/procedures and state/federal regulations   Consistently emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the department and company at large   Responsible for keeping abreast of company news and information   Responsible for completing required training and policy review   May serve on various committees   Willingness to take on additional tasks and duties     Certifications & Licenses Required:   Not applicable     Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   Displays high level of regard for trust and confidentiality   Proficient in Microsoft Office Products   Displays strong written and verbal communication skills   Displays strong organization skills and the ability to multi-task to meet established deadlines   Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail   Effectively uses analytical skills to solve technical, as well as, non-technical problems   Prior knowledge of regulations within the financial services industry is preferred   Ability to adapt to change      Desired Job Experience:   Experience in a professional, service focused and fast-paced environment     Desired Education:   High school or General Education Diploma     Working Conditions & Minimum Physical Requirements:   Physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards     Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment   Lifting and moving of moderately heavy objects on occasion      External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, or Maine/New Hampshire Human Rights Commissions, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.   Last Updated 02/14/2025

Salary : $20 - $24