Finance Specialist- General Ledger

Country Bank For Savings; Ware (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Job summary

Country Bank For Savings is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage cash flow, borrowings, and debt related activities under the Vice President, Controller. You will maintain cash balances and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and reconciliations.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a hiring range of $45,000 to $55,000 annually. Starting pay is based on qualifications and experience, with a hybrid work option and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related banking/finance experience.
• One year of accounting experience in a banking environment preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and strong written/verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily balancing of correspondent bank account with M&T.
• Balances daily ACH700 and Federal Reserve GL to the Fed.
• Submits branch cash orders to Federal Reserve and maintains ATM cash vault.
• System administrator for the General Ledger system.
• Processes foreign incoming wires from the correspondent bank.
• Balances payroll DDA and related payroll accounts.
• Assists in wire processing and password resets; answers questions.
• Prepares and pays weekly, monthly and year-end withholding taxes; submits returns.
• Completes daily cash management as needed.
• Prepares monthly reconciliations of GL accounts and DDAs.

Skills

Written communication

Numerical aptitude

Independent work

Microsoft Office

PayPlus

General Ledger system

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Tools

General Ledger system

PayPlus

Job description

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Finance Specialist- General Ledger

Regular Full-Time Ware, MA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1616

$45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Being a part of the Award-Winning Country Bank team has a lot of perks! Our competitive total compensation package and comprehensive benefit package include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) Plan with a generous employer contribution plus match;
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement benefits;
• Hybrid work and flexible scheduling options;
• Generous total paid time off, and more!

For more information on the Country Bank employee experience, visit our Join Our Team page to learn more!

About the Job:

We're excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Finance Specialist! Under the guidance of the Vice President, Controller, the Finance Specialist performs activities related to cash flow, borrowings, and debt management. This role also maintains cash balances and compiles reports and reconciliations on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

The hiring range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000. Starting pay determined based on candidate’s qualifications and experience.

This position is Full Time, 40 hours weekly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other Duties May be Assigned):

• Oversees the daily balancing of correspondent bank account with M&T.
• Balances daily ACH700 and Federal Reserve GL to the Fed
• Submits branch cash orders to the Federal Reserve and maintains ATM cash Vault
• System administrator for the General Ledger system.
• Processes foreign incoming wires from the correspondent bank.
• Balances payroll DDA and corresponding payroll related account.
• Assists in wire processing, verifying changes in PayPlus, resetting passwords, and answering various questions.
• Prepares and pays weekly, monthly and year end withholding taxes. Submits year end withholding tax returns.
• Completes daily cash management as needed
• Prepares various monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and DDAs.
• Responsible for building long-lasting relationships with customers, community and colleagues through the embodiment of our Core Values: Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence and Prosperity.
• Other job duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

It is required that the employee in this position can work independently while interpreting ideas and facts. This employee should have strong written communication skills, as well as exceptional verbal and numerical aptitudes.

This position requires intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Work Experience

An Associate’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience is required, along with a minimum of three years of related work experience in banking or finance. One year of accounting experience in a banking environment is preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

This position is in an office environment, which means the physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards, with a moderate level of noise. Prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen with freedom of movement on a regular basis is expected. Minimal physical effort is required but could include: repetitive motion of wrists and fingers; talking and hearing; and handling of light materials and supplies.

Country Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse applicants encouraged to apply.