Accounting Clerk

Description Skowhegan Savings Bank seeks an individual to join our team as Accounting Clerk. This is a full-time position (37.5-40 hours/week) that sits onsite at our Main Office in Skowhegan, Maine. We are looking to hire between $19.00 to $22.00 per hour. This position has growth potential up to $25.77 per hour.

Position Summary

Supports the financial management of the Bank through maintenance of accounting records and reports and performs a variety of basic accounting duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides excellent customer service to our external and internal customers utilizing the Integrity Customer Service principles. Responsible for maintaining the Accounts Payable (AP) systems, processing invoices weekly and for performing all AP related research as needed. Maintains the bank’s corporate credit card program - ensuring all receipts and statements are maintained monthly.

Preparation/Distribution/Filing Year-End 1099’s. Prepares and maintains the bank's Use Tax filings each quarter. Assists other bank departments including internal controls with the Abandoned Property process. Performs monthly account reconciliations. Preparing bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements. Proves various in-house accounts daily.

Responsible for maintaining the financial filing and record retention system. Maintains a chart of employee expense, wire transfers and check signing authority. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting and/or 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience. Accounts Payable experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills. Proficiency with MS Windows, Office (Excel & Word). Data entry, email, fax, copying, filing and scanning. Strong multi-tasking and communication skills.

Flexibility to take on ad hoc assignments. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficient computer skills. Working Conditions: General office environment Physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable Moderate lifting (to 35 lbs.) required. Moderate reaching, walking, sitting and standing required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.