020 CONTROLLERS ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Bank of Labor•Mission, KS

31d

About The Position

Manages the bank's daily accounting operations, including correspondent banking, reconciliations, wire processing, accounts payable, investment accounting, and financial reporting. Assists with the management of the bank's accounting systems, cash management, and financial analysis. Responsible for ensuring a well-trained and efficient staff.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and three years' minimum experience in the field of accounting or finance is required, with a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, banking, business systems, and economics.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including interviewing, performance appraisal, and the ability to convey difficult, complex, and critical information.
Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with core banking systems a plus.
Understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, financial analysis, process improvement, and the ability to teach these skills to others.
Successful experience in managing accountants, demonstrating the managerial skills of planning, organizing, and directing.
High ethical standards and attention to detail.
Standing, walking, sitting.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Contributing to organization success, job effectiveness, relationships and customer satisfaction.
Contributes to effective bank management by participating positively in the development and execution of policies and strategies to achieve long and short-term goals, improve efficiency and comply with regulations.
Ensures that the department is effectively staffed through proper selection, training, and development of accounting personnel.
Directs the activity of the accounting department to ensure work adheres to policy and sound controls and support processes are in place.
Support business activities to accomplish company objectives relating to profitability, risk management and growth.
Manages and trains staff, ensuring that the accounting department is properly selected, trained, developed, evaluated, and motivated.
Manages correspondent bank relationships, accounts payable, wire processing, and investment accounting operations, including daily settlement of cash position, posting transactions, reviewing accounting reconciliations, safekeeping and borrowing requirements. Responsible for the accounting of fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and operating leases.
Ensures that all financial reports are prepared accurately and submitted to management and/or governmental agencies as required. Coordinates departmental reporting process with other areas and updates reports to be useful and effective.
Prepares tax estimates and assists the CPA firm with the preparation of returns and compliance with applicable tax laws.
Maintains the bank's system of accounts and keeps book and record of all bank and affiliated entity transactions and assets.
Participates in the evaluation and implementation of new accounting and financial systems.
Prepares documentation for and interacts with regulatory examiners, external financial auditors, FDICIA assessors, and internal auditors.
Provides backup for Senior Corporate Controller, Staff Accountant, Investment/Wire Transfer Accountant, and Accounting Clerk.
Improve and maintain efficient operation of the accounting department, taking advantage of automated processes and implementing time-saving systems.
Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary by the Senior Corporate Controller or CFO to ensure the continuous workflow of daily operations.