Accountant

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co • Canandaigua, NY

7d • $26 - $27

About The Position

This position will collaborate closely with the Accounting Supervisor and team, as well as the Controller and Assistant Controller, to perform a variety of duties to support the accounting functions. Examples of responsibilities include, but are not limited to, analyzing and reporting upon operating results; complying with operating policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements; assisting in the compilation, organization, and delivery of items to auditors; communicating and interfacing within the Finance and Accounting departments as well as internal and external customers.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in accounting, or related field required, specialized bank finance education and training preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in related positions or banking, in general, preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail;
• Proficiency with a PC and associated programs (such as Microsoft Office);
• General knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
• Familiarity with financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate accounting records.
• Accounts Payable duties including processing invoices, preparing reports, and completing payments to ensure adherence to control structure.
• Reviews various documents, transactions, and worksheets relating to the accounting process; makes required general ledger entries.
• Calculates accruals and prepares various statements and account summaries.
• Monitors accounts, checks, entries, and transactions; reports significant discrepancies to supervisor/controller.
• Prepares periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) reconcilements of balance sheet accounts.
• Assists colleagues in identifying reconciling differences/processing errors.
• Maintains capitalized assets and prepaids in the accounting software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA options for both part-time and full-time employees. Medical coverage is also offered for domestic partners.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Retirement benefits that include a 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Volunteer Opportunities.
• Award Winning Wellness program that promotes a solid work/life balance.
• Banking perks and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree