Finance Specialist Part-Time

Description

SUMMARY:

The Finance Specialist will primarily lead the wire transfer department. In addition, provide accounting support in the areas of accounts payable, Call Reporting, and general Finance duties. This position reports directly to the CFO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and first line of responsibility for the Bank’s wire transfer department. Oversee the daily processing, review, and completion of incoming and outgoing wire transfers in accordance with Bank policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable internal controls.
• Assist with account reconciliations, general ledger support, transaction research, and maintenance of accurate financial and operational records. 
• Assist with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, obtaining appropriate approvals, preparing payments, maintaining supporting documentation, and ensuring expenses are accurately recorded and paid timely. 
• Provide general support to the Finance functions, including preparing reports, researching transactions, gathering information, and assisting with special projects as assigned. 
• Create an atmosphere of teamwork by helping coworkers to promote a positive and fun working environment.
• Attend all training, including product, compliance and customer service, as determined by manager.
• Understand and adhere to all Bank policy, procedures, laws and regulations applicable to this role. Complete compliance training; follow internal processes and controls as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); post-secondary study preferred; at least three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have keyboarding and 10-key typing skills. Computer and data processing literacy required, including experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word. Mathematical, organizational, and professional verbal/written communication skills required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to communicate professionally and distinctly to the general public and other coworkers. Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license is required for travel to Bank offices, training sessions, customer meetings, Bank and community meetings, etc.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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