Description

Accounting Associate

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION: 345 Main Street, Catskill, NY

REPORTS TO: Assistant Controller

SUPERVISES: None

GRADE: 12

RANGE: $50,000-$60,000 Commensurate with Education and Experience

FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounting Associate is responsible for general ledger accounting, assisting with the end-of-month close process, performing account reconciliations, and supporting the Finance team in the preparation and review of SEC and regulatory reports.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with managing general ledger accounting, including reconciliation, analysis of financial accounts and preparation of journal entries and financial reports
• Prepare reports used for data analysis, budgeting, planning and asset/liability management for the financial institution
• Utilize reporting tools to assist in the development of reports
• Support internal control over financial reporting throughout the institution
• Collaborate with the Assistant Controller and Controller in testing and reviewing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, SEC, Federal rules and regulations
• Provide support in development and documentation of policies and procedures
• Assist in preparation and/or proofing of periodic, quarterly and annual SEC and other regulatory reports
• Provide support to internal and external auditors as well as regulatory examiners
• Assist other Finance Department staff members as needed

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Bank accounting and/or audit experience is preferred.
• One to two years of experience preparing accounting entries and performing account reconciliations is preferred.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls and the ability to document processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; self-motivation is important.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience querying databases is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully

perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly

required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel;

and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bank of Greene County is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunity in all

employment-related matters, including hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers and other

personnel actions, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), color, national origin,

age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, disability,

genetic information, predisposition and carrier status, military or veteran status, marital and familial status, the

status of being a victim of domestic violence, employee’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making

(including, but not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), known

relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by

applicable law.

BANK SECRECY ACT (BSA)

Before assuming any duties, each employee will be trained in the proper filing and logging procedures for large

currency transactions and the sale of monetary instruments. 

Each employee will immediately report suspicious currency transactions or activity to their immediate supervisor or the BSA Officer.

All employees will become familiar with how their customers handle their accounts and will report any

transactions that are not within the normal activities of the customer.

The employee will be trained in compliance with the BSA, USA PATRIOT ACT and associated laws and

regulations under the Bank’s Compliance Program as it pertains to his or her job functions. Employees are

expected to meet all compliance requirements as stated within the Bank’s BSA/AML/CIP/OFAC

Program. Failure to meet these compliance standards may adversely affect performance appraisals and may result

in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employee’s compliance violations may result in

termination, individual fines, and possible imprisonment.