Accounts Payable Accountant

Richwood Bank•Richwood, OH

About The Position

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. 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! The Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant is responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of the bank. This role's duties include preparing financial statements, examining, and analyzing a company's accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures. Richwood Bank prides itself on unique culture and all team members should be active and engaged participants.

Requirements

Proficiency in Excel
Excellent customer service skills – will not necessarily work with external customers directly, but our desire is to treat our internal customers with the same level of service as our external customers
Ability and willingness to deal with change
Ability to prioritize and manage your workload
Ability to maintain understanding about our bank products and services
Work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills
High degree of accuracy
Detailed and organized
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Maintain a positive can-do attitude towards your team and customers
Punctual
Driven to succeed and open-minded to constantly learn and grow
Accurate typing skills; basic computer skills, including the use of word processing, spreadsheet software applications, and e-mail
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
High School diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience required

Nice To Haves

3 years banking experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
Processes Accounts Payable for the bank
Documents financial transactions by entering account information
Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
Completes daily GL entries for ATM Settlement as listed
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Assists in reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and assisting in analyzing account information
Secures financial information by completing data base backups
Maintains financial security by following internal controls
Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulation
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 professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Contributes to team goals within the Finance Department
Balances all cash accounts
Participates in vault cash audits when necessary