Accounting Officer I (Utility)

Bank of Guam•Hagåtña, GU

4d•$34,275 - $38,933•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Officer I – Utility provides essential support within the Central Finance Office by performing a wide range of accounting and administrative functions. The role involves managing relationships with internal and external customers, demonstrating brand behaviors, managing business operations through tasks like GL reconciliation and AP processing, and managing risk by adhering to policies and procedures. The Bank of Guam emphasizes a HEART-centered mission, encouraging employees to be authentic, compassionate, courageous, and persevering, and to embrace learning and career ownership.

Requirements

Intermediate-level computer skills in Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to read and interpret financial reports and related documents, including policy and procedure manuals.
Has the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to management, brokers, and auditors.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1 year accounting or financial experience or banking-related field
High school graduate or equivalent general education diploma and accounting or financial experience or banking-related field
Must be able to operate basic office equipment (PC, typewriter, fax, copier and telephone) as well as new and emerging technology, including but not limited to smart phones, tablet devices, digital signage and monitors.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicates & engages with internal and external customers including management, branch operations & support personnel, and auditors/examiners.
Be open to cross-training, collaborating and supporting fellow co-workers with tasks to help meet the needs of the business.
Support and assists all divisions within the Central Finance Office in daily transactions to ensure tasks are completed timely and accurately.
Demonstrate brand behaviors through daily interactions with internal and external customers.
Reconcile daily General Ledger (GL) clearing and Bancontrol accounts, identifying and resolving variances in a timely manner.
Prepare detailed GL reports and schedules (i.e. sundry recoveries, losses, expense reports, etc.)
Process AP transactions, including invoice entry, validation, and ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely vendor payments.
Assist with fixed asset processing, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
Coordinate with internal departments and vendors to resolve discrepancies or inquiries related to AP and fixed assets.
Maintain organized documentation and records in accordance with internal controls and retention policies.
Support audit and regulatory requests by compiling and providing requested data and reports.
Assist with special projects, reporting, and various ad hoc assignments within the CFO Department.
Uphold and practice all the policies and procedures embodied in the Uniform Procedural Manual (UPM), memorandums, circular and other communications applicable to your duties and responsibilities.
Assist in preparation and/or organization of various reports and documentation requested by internal and external auditors and regulatory examiners.
Complete all bank mandated training.