Assistant Controller

Peoples Bank and Trust•McPherson, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing support to the bank’s Controller with any projects, reports, or administrative duties related to bookkeeping for the bank. This position is also responsible for assisting the Bookkeeping Department with various tasks including answering branch phone calls, scanning and filing documents and records, as well as other administrative services required to maintain customer accounts. This position is also responsible for balancing the bond portfolio and pledging securities to customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Full knowledge of customer database systems utilized by Peoples Bank and Trust
Understanding of all PBT policies and procedures related to nonsufficient funds, stop check services, and prenotes
General knowledge of legal requirements related to bookkeeping practices
Attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivation
Self-management
Ability to consistently follow through on tasks
Problem-solving
Organized
Analytical
Interpersonal
Time management
Computer literacy
Strong ability to multi-task
Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
Ability to hear average conversations at a standard level in an office environment around other customers and bank personnel
The employee is regularly required to type throughout the day
The employee is regularly required to use their hands to type and maneuver a mouse
Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with 20/20 vision (with or without the assistance of eyeglasses/contacts)
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (unassisted) as well as stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, and sit for long periods of time
Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization
Strong numeric capabilities; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
Ability to communicate clearly

Nice To Haves

2+ years banking experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Bookkeeping Department with deposit verifications, NSF items, stop payments, and returns
Assist Controller with various projects including preparing regular financial reports for the bank
Balance bond portfolio
Pledge securities to customers
Post security interest payments
Keep files updated for pledged customers
Monitor repurchase agreements and make rate changes
Complete verifications of deposit accounts
Complete statement of conditions, income statement, and branch summary reports for board meetings
Answer and direct bank phone calls
Demonstrate a commitment to PBT’s customer service philosophy
Deliver excellent customer service through in-person, phone, and email interactions
Various other duties as assigned