Staff Accountant - Richwood Bank

Staff Accountant

At Richwood Bank, our purpose is to inspire, protect, and celebrate anything that makes communities thrive. 

Have you ever wanted to work for a company that exceptionally lives its values? One hundred and fifty years ago, we began as a small community bank. Today, we are still a community bank - as well as a payroll processing team, a marketing agency, a coffee shop, and more. We have flipped the switch on traditional banking. Yet, we have always aimed to provide the very best customer experience, contribute to the greater good of our local communities, and make every effort to be the best employer in the area with a company culture that works hard to develop, recognize, and award its team members. 

The Staff Accountant assists in preparing statements that follow all regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of the controller. An effective Staff Accountant should have a solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). They must be organized with a great eye for detail and excellent critical thinking skills. Must be reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively. Provides and processes financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, preparing reports.

Richwood Bank has a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including but not limited to, medical and wellness program, dental, vision, employee assistance plan, life insurance and supplemental short-term disability. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a 401(k) plan, an enhanced Wellness program, tuition reimbursement and tons of professional development opportunities!

Essential Functions

• Balance and maintain general ledger accounts
• Analyze and summarize large data queries
• Assist in Financial Report Preparation
• Assist with accounts payable processing
• Prepare accruals for expenses and payroll
• Contribute to team goals within the Finance Department
• Understand back-office support/deposit operations
• Perform other tasks as identified by the direct supervisor
• Work with other accounting staff to research issues
• Adhere to and uphold all written policies and procedures of the bank, including BSA/CIP and OFAC monitoring and reporting, security operation and personnel policies
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Ensures work completed is accurate and appropriate. Verifies and validates all data to confirm accuracy and reliability. Paying close attention to details of all information received and entered.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to produce documents, spreadsheets, databases, etc. with Windowsâ€based software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Banking/Credit Union Industry preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while under strict deadlines and constant interruptions.
• Ability to think analytically and consider the facts, rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise judgment, initiative and tact in dealing with members, management, supervisors, and staff

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent Bank Accounting experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans. Richwood Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.