Assistant Payments Controller

Sutton Bank • Columbus, OH

43d

About The Position

Responsible for the performance and oversight of accounting functions related to the Community Bank and Payments, with a focus on Payments activities. Routine responsibilities include money movement, general ledger and DDA account reconciliation, understanding changes to existing program and ensuring the proper set up of new partner/program onboarding, including cardholder and suspense account reconciliation. Responsible for managing the reconciliation function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of four years of public or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience with data analysis, general ledger and financial reporting functions preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and good understanding of general banking regulations, laws, guidelines, GAAP, and related procedures.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large datasets.
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals or small groups.
• Ability to work with SQL and Tableau.
• Strong knowledge of the business area that is being supported.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to calculate figures as it relates to accounting processes.
• Strong Microsoft excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising an accounting team.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or AAP, beneficial but not required.
• Banking and/or Fintech experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily program activity verification.
• Program settlement reconciliation includes an analysis of Sutton Bank, Payments Network and Program Processor daily activity data.
• Collaborates and participates in projects with implementation, account managers, legal, and compliance personnel to ensure all accounts are properly reconciled.
• Coordinates with the Payments department to onboard new programs.
• Identifies automation opportunities, meets with vendors to select automation solutions.
• Responsible for implementing reconciliation automation internally.
• Completes funding account monitoring to ensure sufficient balance in the identified strategic program(s) funding accounts.
• Manages department employees; providing direction on work assignments, scheduling and day-to-day support.
• Partners with HR to recruit, address performance issues, development plans, evaluate performance and develop staff members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees