Finance and Accounting Assistant

Bangor Savings Bank; Bangor (ME); Remote; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bangor Savings Bank is seeking a Finance and Accounting Assistant for a temporary 6–9 month assignment in Bangor, ME. The role supports the Finance and Accounting Department with general ledger work, reporting, and close processes.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, solid computer skills, and the ability to learn multiple software applications. Some familiarity with banking operations and deposits is a plus; remote work is possible as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Solid computer skills and ability to learn multiple software applications.
• Experience with basic financial reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze general ledger reconciliations and transactions.
• Assist finance team with interest rate, hedging and liquidity reporting.
• Maintain reports supporting deposit balances analysis.
• Assist with month-end close and general ledger accounting.

Skills

GL Reconciliations

Vendor invoices

Financial reporting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

General office software

Job description

Pay Range: $18.05 - $24.75 (Hourly)-Function: The Finance and Accounting Assistant provides support to the overall function of the Finance and Accounting Department. Performs a wide range of tasks to help ensure the day-to-day operations of the Department are carried out with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives. This position is expected to last approximately 6 to 9 months. While the assignment is temporary in nature, there may be an opportunity for extended employment based on business needs and the successful candidate’s performance.Accountabilities:• With assistance from and under the supervision of the Department leadership, the Finance and Accounting Assistant:• Works with team members to review and analyze general ledger reconciliations and transactions• Assists the finance team with interest rate, hedging and liquidity reporting.• Maintains reports that support the finance team's analysis and management of deposit balances.• Reviews vendor invoices ensuring compliance with proper authorizations and general ledger accounting.• Assists in the preparation and distribution of various periodic and ad hoc reports as needed.• Assists with the month end close process and general ledger accounting.• Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of bank goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.• Performs other duties as needed to support the team and the Bank.Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:• High school diploma or equivalent required, college, business or banking professional training helpful.• Solid computer skills with ability to quickly learn multiple software applications.Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements:• Ability to work in a general office environment and to work remotely as necessary.• Moderate lifting (to 35 lbs.) required.• Moderate reaching, walking, sitting and standing required.Equipment Used:• General office equipment.External and internal applications, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.