Bookkeeper I

Bank-of-the-Bluegrass-; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank-of-the-Bluegrass- is seeking a meticulous bookkeeper to maintain the bank's general ledger and external accounts, update reports, and support internal and external customers.

The role includes balancing ledger accounts, processing wire transfers, and handling customer inquiries with accuracy and compliance to regulations. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are required for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general ledger accounts and basic book-keeping practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office tools.
• Strong math skills with a track record of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Balance general ledger accounts and prepare debit/credit tickets and reports.
• Process and verify wire transfers and maintain related reports.
• Provide customer service related to accounts, inquiries, and requests.

Skills

Math

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

Basic Function: The bookkeeper is responsible for performing various clerical functions to maintain the bank2s general ledger and external accounts, updating reports and performing various clerical functions to support our internal and external customers.

Essential Duties & Tasks:

• Balancing various general ledger accounts including preparing a variety of debit and credit tickets and maintaining related reports.
• Process/verify wire transfers and maintaining related reports.
• Provide quality customer service by performing various tasks as needed related to customer accounts, telephone inquiries and research requests including tasks related to stop payments, chargebacks, overdrafts, correspondence and processing legal orders. Customers are both internal and external.
• Ensure Integrity Of Bank Records-balance various bank accounts and general ledgers.
• Ensuring compliance in BSA, OFAC, Privacy, Customer Information Security and all other regulations as applicable to the position. Failure to ensure compliance can result in Civil and Criminal Penalties, as well as corrective actions up to and including termination.
• Staying knowledgeable on the banks products and services and looking for opportunities to make recommendations to customers based on need.
• Fostering the spirit of teamwork in supporting the banks goals and mission statement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Federal Reserve, general ledger account and Correspondent Banking

Education, Training & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and/or one or more years of bookkeeping and balancing financial records.
• Good math skills and a record of accuracy.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills, both written and oral communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of excel and related Microsoft Office applications.

Physical & Mental Factors/Requirements:

• Ability to stay focused and multi-task.
• Ability to meet the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to communicate on the telephone, write, speak, read, hear and type.
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to perform manual tasks.
• May be required to sit for extended periods of time, paying attention to detail.
• Requires occasional bending, reaching and stretching.

Working Environment: Professional Office Environment.