Accounting Specialist I

COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK • Seneca, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Community National Bank was founded in 1984 by a group of individuals in Nemaha County, Kansas with diverse local ownership with decisions made on a local level. The position mission is to represent CNB by ensuring fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and safeguarding bank assets with a strategic long-term focus. This role will support the fulfillment of the organization’s mission and goals.

Requirements

• Demonstrates the ability to understand computer systems.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Extreme attention to details 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 problem solve rationally using common sense.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions either 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 software knowledge of programs utilized (Microsoft Suite products, Organization and industry specific products).
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to respect diversity and individual needs.

Nice To Haves

• Maintains knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Support the Asst. Controller in processing accounts payable in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with and backup for monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Assist VP-Accounting and Asst. Controller with maintaining the general ledger as needed.
• Codes invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles accounts daily/monthly, verifying deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks in both Excel and BlackLine Software.
• Reconciles 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.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software when needed.
• Assist Asst. Controller to maintain Company Wide Fixed Assets list and ensure proper addition, depreciation, disposal entries are made in accordance with GAAP and Bank Policy.
• Assist with review to 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.
• Assist with preparation of 1099’s for Community National Bank and Community Bancshares, Inc.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining monthly accruals and ensure timeliness and accuracy of accrual data.
• Analyze/Review Expenses for operational efficiencies and budget variances.
• Backup to VP-Accounting and Asst. Controller.
• Maintains 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 timely.
• Identify and implement solutions to problems in general and urgent matters.
• Actively seek to add and enhance knowledge regarding developments and current trends in the industry.
• Seek counsel of supervisor on issues as appropriate.
• Uses experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain a team environment.
• Flexible to accept additional assignments as requested by leadership.
• Cross train for other positions to cover when necessary.
• Professionalism while representing CNB (onsite, professional and community events and via communications).
• Participate and attend meetings as requested.
• Recommend policies and procedures as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Timely responses to inquiries for information to customers, staff, and vendors.
• Answer telephone calls and provide a prompt response.
• Follow CNB’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed