Senior Accountant Bank

Perform a variety of financial and accounting-related clerical and analytical duties on a daily basis. Compute, classify, record and verify accounting entries and maintain accounting records. Prepare periodic reconciliations of general ledger accounts and sub-ledgers. Act as primary liaison between the Accounting Department and other departments for daily teller balancing and cash letter preparation and transmission. Assist Controller with preparation of periodic financial reports for regulatory agencies.

• Perform all duties of Staff Accountant with expertise. Demonstrate authoritative ability to assist Staff Accountant(s) to resolve questions or problems in performance of their duties. Work in conjunction with Staff Accountant to ensure segregation of duties.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare, or to direct preparation of, entries to accounts, including general ledger accounts and internal DDA accounts. This function includes ensuring preparation and maintenance of proper documentation for these transactions.
• Assist Vice President of Finance / Controller with implementation, modification, coordination and documentation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures. Submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation, systems and procedures.
• Assist Vice President of Finance / Controller with timely and accurate completion of accounting cycles. Propose recommendation to expedite completion of cycles and/or improve their efficiency.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Analyze and determine correctness of the basis for periodic accruals, prepaid balances, etc. Ensure sufficient documentation for the methodology for recognition of corresponding income or expense.
• Analyze transaction data, prepare journal entries and post to the general ledger. Verify entries posted for previous dates.
• Transact/verify Fed Web transactions, in conjunction with the Vice President of Finance / Controller (to ensure segregation of duties). This includes ACH processing, wire transfers, etc.
• Prepare and post the employee credit card activity monthly. Prepare, print, and post account payable transactions as needed and according to policy.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting records, including periodic reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers. Prepare corresponding entries for acquisitions, dispositions and depreciation expense.

• Strong analytical, clerical, organizational and applied mathematical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and the ability to apply and adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software.

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience in finance/accounting.
• At least three years of related field or banking experience is preferred.
• Experience with computer spreadsheets and word processing programs is preferred.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Voluntary Life, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA). Must Enroll into Medical Plan for Eligibility.

Must meet FDIC standards and Bank requirements; must comply with all company policies, including its handbook, and maintain the ability to meet standards and requirements throughout term of employment.

High Country Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, hair texture, hair type, or a protective hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran…