Accountant

Description

Job Description:

• Paid vacation available at start 
• 5 PTO Days
• Paid Holidays
• Monday - Friday 

The Old Fort Banking Company

The Old Fort Banking Company is an employee-owned and operated financial institution, and a privately held subsidiary of Gillmor Financial Services, Inc. Established in 1916, the bank is headquartered in Tiffin, Ohio. Old Fort Bank is known for our strong relationships with our clients and communities we serve. We have:

• More than 100 associates
• Approximately 27,541 clients
• 10 financial centers located in Bettsville, Clyde, Findlay, Fostoria, Fremont, Old Fort, Sugarcreek Township, Tiffin and Xenia.

Our Community is Our Cause

As a community-first bank, Old Fort Banking Company is proud to be a resource for local groups, organizations, and businesses. From charitable donations to sponsorships and involvement at local events, we take the time to help our communities thrive. Because when they succeed, we all do. It's about more than banking to us — it's about improving the places we call home.

We have established ourselves as a high performing community bank, measured in terms of our reputation for extraordinary client service, our ability to attract and retain the best and brightest people, and for the superior financial results we produce.

Your Role

The Accountant under general supervision, performs a variety of accounting duties according to existing procedures, methods, and systems. Reviews internal records; reconciles various accounts; and performs other related duties. The Accountant is involved in retrieving data and comparing it to the G/L, and balancing accounts, e.g. teller suspense, cash balancing and vault cash, safe deposit box receivables, savings bonds, etc. 

This is a single incumbent position.

Requirements

• Processes accounts payable including the reimbursement of employees and corporate credit cards. 
• Prepares reports for the Controller on the state of the financial institution’s fixed assets and investments along with appropriate general ledger entries.
• Develops new procedures for improved financial records maintenance and compiling reports.
• Reconciliation of various general ledger and internal checking accounting including but not limited to Investments, Fixed Assets, and Financial Center cash.
• Assists in the preparation of various regulatory reports (e.g. Call Report, Summary of Deposits).
• Annual Unclaimed Funds Reporting.
• Assists Controller with account research and audits as necessary.
• Provides general support to other areas of the Accounting Department as necessary. 
• Remain compliant with bank guidelines, policies, procedures, regulatory and BSA requirements.
• Good communication skills, good computer skills, accuracy, flexibility, ability to handle high stress situations, regular and predictable attendance, exercise discretion and good judgment, follow instructions. 
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. 
• Other job duties as assigned.  

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Two years of college (accounting and finance background) and two years of accounting and/or related experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, as well as good analytical, verbal, mathematical and written communication skills.