Accounting Clerk

Position Overview

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for completing the daily accounting tasks, processing accounts payable and working with the Treasurer to complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations. A successful Accounting Clerk will be able to adapt to the challenges that may arise while working for a smaller banking institution which may require assuming new duties. Accuracy and a strong attention to detail are imperative to the success of this position as well as complying with all bank regulations, policies, and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and enter the daily general ledgers into Prologue.
• Daily reconciliation of the ATM/Debit Card settlement account.
• Review of previous days correspondent bank activity and post journal entries as necessary.
• Post daily ACH and in clearing journal entries provided by operations.
• Post daily ACH dismissals provided by operations.
• Research outstanding reconciling items and monitor corrections.
• Maintain daily outstanding bank check lists.
• Maintains outstanding bank check copies.
• Prepares and pays invoices after receiving proper authorization.
• Maintains AP vendor files.
• Works with the Treasurer to complete month end reconciliations.
• Process Freddie Mac payoffs.
• Assists with financial & compliance audits, regulatory exams, and year-end work.
• Complete quarterly Qualified Collateral Report.
• Assist with the preparation of the Call Report.
• Complete the monthly FHLB remittance report and recons.
• Performs other miscellaneous tasks as needed.

Skills:

• Organized
• Flexible
• Detail oriented
• Professional
• Multitasking
• Work independently
• Focused

Proficient in:

• Word and Excel
• Time management
• Banking Regulations
• Verbal and written communication

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates degree in accounting and/or a minimum of 1-3 years accounting experience
• Bookkeeping experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged period of sitting and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.