Accounting & Payments Specialist

Job Details

First Central State Bank DeWitt - DeWitt, IA

Description

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Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting & Payments Specialist is responsible for assisting the Cashier in maintaining the Bank’s fiscal record keeping system by utilizing accepted accounting principles and established processes. This position is responsible for classifying, recording, verifying and maintaining numerical data for use in financial records. The Accounting & Payments Associate is responsible for recording financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. Processing of the bank’s accounts payable, wire transfers, and other payments for the bank and its customers is completed by this staff person.

KEY ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Cashier
• Works closely with Cashier, the finance department, holding company staff, customers, vendors, and other Ohnward banks on various financial processes and reporting.
  
  

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare a range of general clerical, accounting and bookkeeping support functions, including securities (investments) balancing, CDARS balancing, and document imaging.
• Process wire transfers for bank customers and internal bank departments. Contacts customers and other parties to verify information and propriety of transfer requests.
• Processes accounts payable for bank. Check, verify and process vendor invoices. Follows up on unapproved invoices. Issues payments for company accounts payable. Maintains invoice and vendor files.
• Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger. Performs all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations.
• Assists other staff with the preparation of financial reports for internal use, board of directors, holding company, examiners, and other parties.
• Accounting responsibilities; federal funds, wire transfer entries, tax payments, correspondent banking/balancing, GL descriptions and balancing, securities balancing, internal account and GL balancing, including other Ohnward banks.
• Research, track, and resolve accounting problems related to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Record business transactions and key daily worksheets to the general ledger system.
• Update, verify and maintain accounting journals and ledgers and other financial records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Attention to details. Must be organized, and able to monitor work for quality.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Basic PC knowledge and familiarity with electronic equipment.
• Proficient in accounting software and spreadsheets, mathematic and financial skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, both with internal and external customers.
  
  

Education

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field; 2-3 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with accounts payable and/or wire transfer and payment systems is preferred.
  
  

Benefits

Stakeholder Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan (401k) 3% Safe Harbor Contribution Discretionary Contribution

10 Observed Holidays

PTO

Group Term Life provided

Short Term Disability - 100% provided by company

Long Term Disability

Maternity/Paternity Leave 100% of pay

Community Involvement

Pay-It-Ohnward Company Giving Program

Grilling for Charity Community Donations

Thank God Its Monday (TGIM) Company Event

To apply for this position, go to our website Ohnward Bancshares, Inc.

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Equal Opportunity Employer