Accountant I

Description

Position Purpose: The Accountant I is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance department. 

What you’ll do:

· Prepare various account reconciliations

· Report the status of accounts and discrepancies 

· Retrieve needed daily/monthly/quarterly reports from core and ancillary systems

· Prepare various monthly reports for use by other departments 

· Prepare journal entries as needed

· Act as a backup to accounts payable processing

· Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Where you’ll shine:

· High school diploma 

· Knowledge of basic accounting and financial transactions 

· Banking experience desired

· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and effective PC skills including electronic mail, intranet, and industry standard applications. 

· Compliance awareness and knowledge

· Knowledge of federal banking regulations

· Proficient computer skills

· Detail oriented and excellent interpersonal skills

· Strong analytical skills and ability to problem solve

· Organized

· Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Where we shine:

· Offering a full suite of benefits including medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plus generous paid time off.

· Supporting associates and their families; we embrace the importance of caring for oneself and our families.

· Surrounding ourselves with smart, driven, and diverse individuals.

· Valuing integrity, commitment regarding our daily duties, and the Bank as a whole.

· Supporting local philanthropic, cultural, and artistic initiatives and organizations that our employees’ value.

· Devoted to the communities in which we serve as we help those who form the creative backbone of our market’s future economy and business value.

· Bank of Clarke is “Great Place to Work” Certified through June 2025. 

· “Top Virginia Employer for Interns” award recipient (2023, 2024,2025,2026) through Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP.)

Working Conditions: 

The individual will be required to be available after normal working hours. Business travel may be necessary to meet with vendors and attend training opportunities. Occasional hours beyond standard scheduling may be required to meet critical deadlines. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed under the knowledge/skills section are representative of the knowledge, skill set, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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