What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at HICKORY POINT BANK & TRUST?
Ensure accuracy. Strengthen insight. Support sound decision‑making.
At Hickory Point Bank & Trust, strong community banking starts with strong financial leadership. As a Senior Accountant, you play a key role in maintaining the Bank’s financial integrity, producing accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting management with the information needed to make informed decisions.
This is more than a transactional accounting role. It’s a hands‑on, analytical position for accounting professionals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration, and who want to contribute meaningfully to a mission‑driven community bank.
If you enjoy working with complex financial data, improving processes, and partnering across teams to ensure accuracy and compliance, this role offers impactful work and continued professional growth.
What you’ll do:
- Perform daily and monthly accounting close activities and prepare financial and management reports
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
- Monitor and analyze accounts receivable and payable activity; provide backup support for accounts payable as needed
- Process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with company policy
- Safeguard the Bank’s funds through effective use of Positive Pay controls and monitoring
- Prepare Call Report schedules and support regulatory reporting requirements
- Partner with other departments to ensure accurate reporting of financial activity
- Support the Controller and CFO with analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed
- Perform all duties in compliance with banking regulations, internal controls, and Bank policies
What success looks like:
- Accurate, timely financial close and reconciliations
- Reliable, well‑documented financial reports that support leadership decision‑making
- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
- Effective collaboration with accounting leadership and cross‑functional partners
- Consistent adherence to regulatory and internal control standards
We are seeking candidates who bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Three (3) or more years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior bank accounting or financial institution experience, preferred
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of general ledger activity
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently while managing deadlines and priorities
- Professional communication skills and respect for confidentiality
- A collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- Opportunity to work closely with accounting leadership and executive management
- Exposure to regulatory reporting and higher‑level financial analysis
- Supportive, team‑oriented culture
- Robust benefits package
- Long‑term stability with a community‑focused bank
Equal Opportunities Statement
Hickory Point Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary Disclaimer
The salary range provided represents the anticipated starting pay for this position. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, role requirements and responsibilities, related experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity.
Benefit Package
This position is eligible for a robust benefit package. Available benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Bereavement Time, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Salary : $64,000 - $67,000