Accounting Representative I

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Accounting Representative I

Are you looking for a career with a purpose in your local community? By working at your community bank you will find a sense of purpose in your everyday job. At Journey Bank we strive to assist, all members of our community, on their financial journey. Journey Bank is a strong, independent community bank with 22 locations and 290 employees. We are seeking a full-time Accounting Representative to join our team and work on-site at our Operations Center in Bloomsburg, PA.

The Accounting Representative is responsible for performing a variety of duties to support the accounting function; reviewing documents, transaction, and worksheets relating to the accounting system; reporting pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responding to inquiries or requests for information.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reviews various documents, transactions, and worksheets relating to the accounting system; makes required entries.
• Performs varied account maintenance such as general ledger work, cash accounts, and reconciliations.
• Research, determine and transmit Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) adjustments.
• Monitors and reconciles various general Leger accounts, correspondent bank accounts, and official checks; reports discrepancies to responsible parties.
• Maintains automated accounting systems and uses computer resources to generate periodic reports and statements.
• Completes all aspects of the daily operation of the Fedline Advantage system, monitors account balances at the FRB and processes incoming and outgoing wire transfers.
• Maintains spreadsheets and assists in compiling data for various financial reports and statements required by the Bank, its external auditors, the Federal Reserve, or other authorities.
• Performs word processing and data entry duties as assigned by the Assistant Controller or Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements: The selected candidate must have the following skills:

• A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in related banking position preferred.
• Moderate reading, writing and grammar skills; proficient math and PC skills; moderate excel spreadsheet skills; general knowledge of accounting principles and procedures; moderate interpersonal and communication skills; proficient ten-key pad skills.

Cooperates with, participates in, and promotes the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety, soundness, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. This includes annual Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training and complying with all BSA rules and regulations as the pertain to the job position within the Bank.

Coordinates specific work tasks with other personnel within the department as well as with other departments in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow of information.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, flexible to work additional hours as needed.

Benefits: A competitive compensation and excellent benefit package, 401(k), paid holidays, and vacation time

Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.