Accounting Process Specialist - Remote

JOB SUMMARY:

Computes, classifies, records, and verifies numerical data for use in maintaining accounting records by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Compiles and sorts documents including incoming department mail and supporting documentary evidence for Bank transactions.
• Verifies and posts details of the Bank's transactions, such as funds received and disbursed for Bank investment and other similar transactions.
• Reconciles correspondent bank accounts. Investigates exceptions and report discrepancies.
• Codes or imports data for input to the financial core processing system according to the Bank's procedures.
• Maintains accounts receivable general ledger accounts, prepaid accounts, and suspense accounts as well as monthly reconciliations.
• Maintains and develops complex excel spreadsheets.
• Identifies inefficiencies and recommends process improvements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent required. One year certificate from an accounting or bookkeeping technical school or two years of experience with general ledger accounts, balancing, and accounting department procedures. Good math skills and a general knowledge of accounting principles. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, printers, and copiers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Bank of the Sierra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.