Senior Accounting Clerk

Chino Commercial Bank, N.A.•Chino, CA

3d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Senior Accounting Clerk is responsible for regularly supporting the Assistant Controller and CFO (as needed), ensures the smooth and efficient operation of a number of accounting duties; reconcile all asset and liability accounts for the holding company; processes accounts payable transactions; balances the Federal Reserve account; performs correspondent account reconciliations; maintains records of fixed assets and prepaids including the recording of depreciation and amortization; performs other duties associated with the Bank’s general ledger including assigned certifications, Board reports. Assist in the wire function as needed. This employee must maintain compliance with audit, internal controls, security, BSA, CTR standards.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree (BS) and one (1) or more years of related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Work related experience should consist of a financial institution and/or customer service background.
Educational experience, through in-house training sessions, formal school or financial industry related curriculum, should be business or financial industry related.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Intermediate experience, knowledge and training in branch operation activities, terminology and products and services.
Intermediate knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, Bank operational policies and procedures, and the Bank’s products and services.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
Skilled in computer terminal and personal computer operation; word processing, spreadsheet and accounting software programs.
Knowledge of Banktel A/P System and Fiserv Precision general ledger.
Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
Basic math skills; calculate interest and balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; count currency, coin and negotiable instruments in a timely manner.
Basic loan product knowledge.
Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, speak clearly to customers and employees.
Ability to deal with difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision while performing duties.
Current California driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
The incumbent must be able to perform this position safely, without endangering the health or safety to himself or herself or others.

Responsibilities

Reconciles Fed Reserve and PCBB accounts on a daily basis. Clears all items on a daily basis, research all outstanding items
Records all fixed assets and prepaids on system and records monthly depreciation and amortization.
Records investment income, purchases, sells, and calls as needed. Prepares monthly investment portfolio reconciliation.
Assists Assistant Controller with monthly board reporting and other financial reporting as needed.
Prepares certain monthly certification packages.
Verifies and processes transactions on the Fedline terminal ensuring accuracy and completeness, transfers funds for investment in accordance with Bank policies and issues the daily cash position report.
Reconciles accounts payable bank account daily, as needed.
Preparation of monthly tax provision and supporting schedules.
As needed, determines accounts payable invoices to be paid weekly, inputs invoices to accounts payable system, prepare and mails checks, and research any outstanding invoice with vendor.
Responds to inquiries, telephone calls, referring customers to the appropriate department of person; exhibits the necessary follow through with customer and/or staff involved.
Consistently applies sound decision-making techniques pertaining to inquiries, approvals, requests as they apply to existing policies and procedures; uses these instances as learning tools for employee development.
Other duties as assigned by management.