VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING

The VP of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the operations and management of the Accounting Department, including general ledger integrity, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, and related accounting functions in accordance with regulatory and industry standards. The position requires a well-rounded and level-headed individual who is a team player and can maintain confidentiality and composure in a variety of situations.

Reports to: President and CEO

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance

• Proven ability to develop sound policies, practices, and procedures, improved operating controls, productivity, and/or efficiency.
• Excellent Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional skills in creating reports and recommendations for the Board of Directors and/or Audit Committee, as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with detail while meeting daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, and experience working with accounting software programs.
• Ability to use analytical and independent judgment for process improvements and problem resolution.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and Oversee the Accounting Department
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile the Federal Reserve account and all other correspondent bank accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile the Holding Company Financials
• Manage Fixed Assets
• Balance the Bond Portfolio/ Enter security transactions.
• Prepare Quarterly Call Report
• Lead coordination of Internal Audits
• Work with garnishments, tax levies, DHS levies and backup withholding.
• Close out Month End and Year end Financials.
• Prepare Monthly Board reports / Quarterly Asset Liability reports.
• Other duties/special projects as assigned.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, hear, and verbally communicate to co-workers and customers in person or over the phone. Employee must be able to listen to employee/customer and respond to their needs. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger dexterity for computer input to feel objects or controls, kneel and crouch while filing and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.