Accounting Manager-Community Bank

Position Summary:

This individual is responsible for developing and maintaining reliable accounting information on income, expenses, assets, liabilities and capital as a basis for management planning and decision making, and for fulfilling financial reporting requirements. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the accounting team, including training, development, scheduling and performance review completion. Ensure cross training and direction as required to promote individual and department proficiency.
• Oversee and ensure the data integrity of the Bank’s General Ledger function based on department schedules. Ensure accurate and timely closing of general ledger on a monthly and annual basis. Act as the system administrator and acts as the liaison for system upgrades and related recordkeeping.
• Ensure the completion and accuracy of asset and liability account reconciliations performed by accounting and various departments through resolution. Follows up with department managers as needed.
• Responsible for the management of the accounts payable function and conducts reviews, addresses issues through resolution. Act as the system administrator and as the liaison for system upgrades and related recordkeeping.
• Ensure that all department procedures comply with existing policies. Analyze and submits improvement recommendations to enhance departmental controls. Implement and communicate to all parties as approved.  Perform related accounting and administrative functions as necessary to ensure the success of the Bank's accounting and internal control operations.
• Manage the review of department prepaids, accruals and fixed assets ensuring accurate processing and posting of entries.
• Support the Bank’s investments and related reporting, ensuring the accuracy of period end Investment reports and related general ledger entries.
• Prepare monthly-, quarterly- and annual reports for Bank Senior Management and Board of Trustees as scheduled; assists with quarterly forecasting, annual budget processing and annual financial statement preparation.
• Prepare various regulatory and industry reports, e.g. FDIC Call Report, DIF and PMR reports, et al; ensures accurate data based on designated deadlines.
• Responsible for management and supervision of the Bank's daily cash position. Authorize the selling/redeeming of Fed funds, provides for the daily wire transfer of funds to/from the Federal Reserve to/from various Bank checking accounts.  Manage all related reporting to prevent overdrawing of accounts.
• Assist in the Asset/Liability management reporting and meeting preparation.
• Interface with internal and external auditors and regulatory examiners by providing support to those functions as necessary. Assist with department account research and audits as required.
• Attend trainings or seminars as necessary to enhance knowledge and skills applicable to job responsibilities.
• Provide support to branch and departmental personnel as needed and complete specialized projects as assigned.
• Foster and maintain a good working relationship with other departments to meet customer/employee needs.
• Ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data residing in the Bank’s systems and perform all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines
• Represent the Bank at local community events and business organizations in support of the Bank’s outreach efforts.

Education and Experience

• College Degree
• Four to Six years of experience in theoretical and practical accounting
• Financial management with 2 year of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, and manage multiple demands and priorities.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organizations, 3^rd party vendors and regulatory auditors/examiners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and influence skills to successfully address issues and create action plans as required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and other accounting related technologies (Prologue/GL system preferred).