Accounting Specialist

F & M Bank•Timberville, VA

9d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the accounts payable function, credit card balancing, Federal Reserve account balancing, and other accounting duties. Maintains the AVID Banktel system and processes accounts payable in accordance with the Bank’s Approval Policy for Invoices, Expense Reports and Fixed Assets. Obtains appropriate W-9’s and prepares annual 1099s for accounts payable vendors. Works with Deposit Operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of 1099s. Ensures that cleared payments are properly recorded in the AVID Banktel system. Performs daily credit card reconciliation. Performs daily ICS reconciliation and works with Deposit Operations to resolve differences. Performs daily Federal Reserve reconciliations and works with internal partners to resolve differences. Reviews daily ledger entries to ensure all entries made by all departments are properly documented and prepared under dual control. Performs weekly, monthly, and quarterly public funds reports and file with the State. Prepares for and assists with internal and external audit documentation. Other account reconciliations, projects, or research as directed by the CFO or Controller. Participates in Bank-sponsored and other community/civic events. Performs other duties as assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. This job description is not designed to be an exhaustive list of duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and/or in writing.
Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Proficient organizational skills with ability to function in a flexible work environment.
Proficient in Excel and Word.
Professionalism in dealing with customers and fellow employees.
Current driver’s license to travel to other bank branch locations and other bank-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical/trade school; or A minimum of two years’ related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains AVID Banktel system and processes accounts payable in accordance with the Bank’s Approval Policy for Invoices, Expense Reports and Fixed Assets.
Obtains appropriate W-9’s and prepares annual 1099s for accounts payable vendors.
Ensures that cleared payments are properly recorded in the AVID Banktel system.
Performs daily credit card reconciliation.
Performs daily ICS reconciliation and works with Deposit Operations to resolve differences.
Performs daily Federal Reserve reconciliations and works with internal partners to resolve differences.
Reviews daily ledger entries to ensure all entries made by all departments are properly documented and prepared under dual control.
Performs weekly, monthly, and quarterly public funds reports and file with the State.
Prepares for and assists with internal and external audit documentation.
Other account reconciliations, projects, or research as directed by the CFO or Controller.
Participates in Bank-sponsored and other community/civic events.
Stays current, maintains knowledge of, and complies with all F & M products and services and policies and procedures.
Maintains organized files and a neat and orderly work area and secures all negotiable and/or confidential records.
Protects the bank's and customers' information; knowledge of customers and their relationship with the Bank must be kept in absolute confidence.
Displays a positive, cooperative spirit, professionalism, and a responsible attitude to staff and customers always.
Leads by example while being a team player.
Represents F & M Bank professionally and courteously while in contact with the public, either in person or by telephone.
Pursues personal development opportunities to improve knowledge as it relates to position, compliance, and the bank in general.