Accounting Support Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assisting in the smooth operation of the accounting department with a primary focus on:  Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R), Company-wide Procurement, Branch Balancing and Ad-hoc department support.

STATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS:

Community First Bank/HFG Trust expects all employees to comply with the responsibilities of their assigned position to the highest degree of performance by:

• Adhering to the Company’s policies and supporting Management decisions and goals in a positive, professional manner.
• Representing the Company with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of banking rules, regulations, laws, and all policies and procedures pertaining to them including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Regulation E and Regulation CC.
• Demonstrate a willingness to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
• Possessing a work ethic that includes neatness and dependability.
• Exhibiting a professional, business-like appearance and demeanor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the entire organization, including employee expense reimbursements.
• Process procurement order requests.
• Support Branch processes directly related to balancing and Accounting.
• Complete the recordkeeping of the Bank’s fixed assets, prepaids, and accrual accounts.
• Scrutinize and provide primary approval for employee corporate credit card transactions.
• Assist in the disposition of daily unposted transactions, balancing and troubleshooting accounting offages related to branch operations.
• Assist in the daily review and processing of paper returns and duplicates.
• Daily client notice mailings. 
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates of Arts Degree and 2 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to organize projects, prioritize, and manage time.
• Ability to pay critical level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described 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 the essential functions.

Environment:

• Work requires regular attendance, punctuality and adherence to agreed-upon schedule(s) with willingness to work a flexible and/or rotating schedule, and/or extended hours, as needed.
• Climate controlled office environment.
• Work involves being able to concentrate on the matter at hand, under sometimes distracting work conditions and frequent employee and internal customer contacts and interruptions during the day.

Physical:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: sit; use hands in repetitive motions to finger, grasp, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to: stand; walk; and lift or reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to operate routine office equipment including computer terminals and keyboards, telephones, copiers, facsimiles, and calculators. Must be able to routinely perform work on computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day, when necessary. Must be able to work extended hours or travel off site whenever required or requested by management.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include:  Good visual acuity to read print and computer screens.