Senior Accountant - Vancouver, United States - Riverview Bancorp

Description

SUMMARY:

Coordinates activities of workers engaged in calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain and record financial data for use in maintaining accounting and statistical records by performing the following duties.

The salary for this role will be between $60,000 and $80,000 The specific salary offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to applicant's skills and prior relevant experience.

Hired candidate may be eligible for healthcare benefits, 401K plan, short term & long-term disability coverage, life insurance, vacation & sick time, educational assistance, and several holidays.

Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the preparation and review of financial and regulatory reports required by various regulators and government agencies.
• Assists in the preparation and review of financial and management reports for internal use by the Bank.
• Assists in the daily accounting review and month end closing processes, including the certification of the Bank's general ledger accounts.
• Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining accounting systems that comply with GAAP, tax, bank regulatory and management requirements.
• Assists in the coordination and preparation for audits/reviews by external auditors/regulators; including assistance with all related tax filings.
• Issues written and oral instructions regarding accounting related procedures to both the accounting department staff and other departments where activities directly affect accounting functions.
• Assists in departmental projects such as annual budget process and branch profitability report.
• Assists department work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Assigns departmental duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Oversees the correction of processing errors, customer account adjustments, and the resolution of customer complaints as they relate to accounting functions.

Additional duties and responsibilities:

• Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates.
• Maintain up-to-date desk procedures for assigned duties.
• Performs other duties within the accounting department as needed.
• Participates in and completes training objectives with passing scores.
• Follows all Riverview policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Daily contact with the supervisor to receive direction and interpretation of existing and new accounting procedures.
• Confers daily with fellow employees and other departments providing assistance and coordination of accounting related activities.
• Occasional contact with Internal Auditor in maintaining adherence to company accounting procedures and compliance with related government regulations.
• Occasional contact with members of professions with whom the incumbent must consult from time to time, i.e., representatives of various government agencies, accounting firms, and other financial intermediaries.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully requires a higher level of independent problem solving to perform all essential duties.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to complete advanced daily responsibilities and tasks.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and four or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Ability to apply concepts such as interest accruals, discounts, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires a thorough knowledge of accounting theory, practice, and regulatory requirements. The position requires the basic skills associated with the general use of computers and other business office equipment. Ability to format spreadsheets (e.g. sorting, pivot tables) and develop formulas (e.g. v-lookup, "if" statements) in Excel and intermediate level skills in Word are required. Database query experience preferred. Ten-key by touch is required. The ability to offer flexibility in a changing work environment is imperative. Position requires the ability to work successfully with other team members to maximize productivity.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate via phone/video, messaging, and email.

The employee is required to use computer and office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, as well as computer software such as Microsoft Office.

You may also frequently be required to occupy a workstation for long periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock in working with standard office equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


COMMENTS:

In supporting the accomplishment of company and departmental goals, it is the employee's responsibility to do all that is necessary to provide quality service to customers and fellow employees while furthering the positive image and interests of Riverview Bank.

It is also the employee's responsibility to continually strive to maximize personal growth.
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