What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Oregon Pacific Bank?
JOB SUMMARY: Manage and process payments to vendors, and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices received electronically and in paper. Assist Controller and CFO with more complex accounting entries and functions.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
- Experience: 3 years’ experience in a comparable position in accounting, financial reporting or related business field. General banking knowledge preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain organized system for receiving invoices through mail, email, fax, and interbranch mail
- Review invoices for proper approval prior to input to the accounts payable system
- Contact new vendors for W-9’s
- Research and review invoice to determine the correct general ledger coding
- Receive and process employee expense reimbursements
- Process and mail accounts payable payments weekly
- Prepare monthly and quarterly general ledger certifications
- Prepare quarterly call report
- Prepare monthly bond accounting entries
- Prepare annual property tax reporting
- Prepare monthly fixed asset accounting
- Prepare monthly tax provision calculations
- Prepare monthly board reports
- Prepare intercompany accounting entries
- Maintain accurate accounting records for monthly accruals and post accurate entries in general ledger
- Other duties as assigned to meet bank or departmental goals
- Be knowledgeable of bank compliance rules and adhere to Federal and State banking regulations relating to this position
- Follow all Bank compliance policies and procedures relating to this position
SKILLS:
- Ability to work with others in a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Competency in providing exemplary client services in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to manage project timelines effectively
- Competency in basic understanding of accounting rules and practices
- Ability to accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and tight time schedules
- Ability to tolerate stress
- Competency in basic mathematical skills such as calculating percentages
- Ability to operate ten-key calculator or adding machine
- Ability to type up to 30 words a minute
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Responsible to the Controller for the fulfillment of functions and responsibilities
- Advise and assist department managers, officers, and staff in their respective functions associated with the areas for which direct responsibility lies.
- Conducting relationships in a manner that will enhance the overall marketing effort of the bank.
- Requires to collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with supervisor, co-workers, clients and customers.
CORE BEHAVIORS for DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE:
- Be Genuine. Conduct yourself in a consistent, honest and compassionate manner at all times.
- Work Ethic. Be willing to go the extra mile for the client, whether internal or external.
- Influence. Be an active player in participating, building and contributing to service.
- Continuous Learning. Commit to gaining knowledge, skills and experience on an ongoing basis in order to better serve the client, increase personal satisfaction and improve the Bank.
- Team Play. We win together. Individuality is encouraged to advance and enrich the work of the team.
- Problem Solving. Being creative, problem-solving mentality to every situation. See alternative, take initiative and assume responsibility for your actions.
- Communication. Keep other informed and up-to-date. Actively listen and learn from each other.
- Have a Sense of Community. We firmly believe that we’re only as strong as the communities we serve. Your involvement is an important part of who we are.
Oregon Pacific Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, or veteran’s status.
Salary : $22 - $29