Accounting Clerk/Assistant Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Accounting Clerk/Assistant Controller
Department: Bookkeeping
Reports to: Controller
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree in accounting, finance, or business with one or more years related experience and/or training; or at least 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic accounting software and subsidiary ledgers; have an intermediate level of knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet software and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word
Processing software.

Other Skills: Understand basic accounting principles as well as banking operations and regulations

Training Requirements:

This positions requires the successful completion of in-house training or other approved training program to understand the operating principals and policies of Peru Federal Savings
Bank as required in the Continuing Education Policy

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities;

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Include the following, any and all other duties may be assigned.

Specific Job Functions:

Responsible for the Accounts Payable and Accrued/Prepaid items modules of the general ledger accounting system which includes:

• Processing invoices and check requests in a timely manner.
• Generating weekly (minimum) check runs and reports.
• Proper set up of prepaid items for term and proper expensing.

Assists Controller with accounting/general ledger functions.

• Daily postings of general ledger activity and distribution of generated reports to management.
• Researches and initiates journal vouchers for general ledger balancing.
• Daily journal vouchers for secondary market loan postings.
• Daily journal vouchers for clearing and balancing PFSB bank accounts.
• Daily balancing of general ledger accounts.
• Daily Accrued Balancing.
• Daily liquidity tracking.
• ACH reconciling to general ledger and correspondent bank reconciling to general ledger.
• Assists Controller with month end general ledger postings.

Performs customer service functions such as telephone transfers, telephone inquiries, and assists with online banking set up and inquiries.

Assists Controller with Record Retention.

Completes the daily Check Reconciliation for the following accounts:

• Outstanding Money Order account for main and branch offices.
• Outstanding Cashier’s Check account for main and branch offices.
• Outstanding Loan Check account for the loan department
• Outstanding Accounts Payable account.
• Outstanding Interest Checks account.

Assists the Data Processing Clerk with chargebacks when needed.

Performs all other functions as assigned by management.

Working Conditions:

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. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. A Minimum 36 hours per week (required for full time status), occasional evenings to attend training and community events, and occasional

Saturday morning work schedule. Some travel may be necessary to attend seminars and continuing education required by the bank.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26