Accounting Specialist

Job Details

Job Location: Seneca Office - Seneca, KS 66538
Position Type: Full Time
Reports to: Assistant Controller/Controller
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location: Seneca, KS

Community National Bank was founded in 1984 in Nemaha County, Kansas with diverse local ownership and is a community‑driven institution that makes decisions at the local level.

Represent CNB by ensuring fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding bank assets with a strategic long‑term focus. Support the fulfillment of the organization’s mission and goals.

• Perform general cost accounting and related duties for the organization.
• Support the Assistant Controller in processing accounts payable in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with and backup monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Assist the VP‑Accounting and Assistant Controller with maintaining the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile accounts daily/monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks using Excel and Black Line Software.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Coordinate with the software vendor to maintain accounting software systems and recommend updates when needed.
• Assist in maintaining the Company‑Wide Fixed Assets list, ensuring proper addition, depreciation, and disposal entries in accordance with GAAP and bank policy.
• Review accounts payable procedures and policies.
• Engage with other bank departments to gain a working knowledge of all processes and procedures to better perform daily functions.
• Prepare 1099s for Community National Bank and Community Bancshares, Inc.
• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals and ensure timeliness and accuracy of accrual data.
• Analyze and review expenses for operational efficiencies and budget variances.
• Provide backup to the VP‑Accounting and Assistant Controller.
• Maintain knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and procedures.

• Support CNB’s strong relationship culture through quality customer service and superior product knowledge.
• Provide superior customer service by resolving problems efficiently and responding in a timely manner.
• Identify and implement solutions to problems in general and urgent matters.
• Actively seek to add and enhance knowledge regarding industry developments and current trends.
• Seek counsel of supervisor on issues as appropriate.
• Use experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a team environment.
• Remain flexible to accept additional assignments as requested by leadership.
• Cross‑train for other positions to cover when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism while representing CNB (on‑site, professional and community events, and communications).
• Participate and attend meetings as requested.
• Recommend policies and procedures as they relate to the area of responsibility.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from customers, staff, and vendors.
• Answer telephone calls and provide a prompt response.
• Follow CNB’s policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Ability to understand computer systems.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Extreme attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑motivated.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with little or no supervision.
• Ability to prioritize and manage work effectively and efficiently to accomplish tasks while managing multiple projects at the same time and delivering friendly service.
• Ability to solve problems rationally using common sense.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions written, oral, diagram, schedule, or electronic formats.
• Effective communicator (verbal, written, and body language).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong data processing experience and skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products and…