Accounting Assistant

Established in 1998 in Medford, Oregon, People’s Bank of Commerce was formed to provide a community business bank for the southern Oregon area. Since its inception, People's Bank has been providing its customers with superior, responsive and flexible service with a friendly approach. Through conservative solid banking fundamentals and doing right by its customers, employees and community, People's Bank has earned the esteemed reputation as one of the top community banks in Oregon. 

We strive to provide a better experience to our customers and a better career experience for our employees. We recognize that our employees are the messenger of our vision and values and are key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package including salary commensurate with experience, 401k, 401k employer contribution, as well as health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

General summary:

This position will perform daily accounting activities such as reconciling, data entry, budgeting, financial reports and internal controls. The employee will assist the accounting department with financial reporting and audit as well as management and regulatory reporting. 

Organizational relationships:

Reports To: Controller

Supervises: None

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate certifications for financial related accounts assigned.
• Utilize accounting related software, including but not limited to: Accounts Payable/Avidexchange BankTel.  
• Accounts payable processing, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Processing monthly journal entries for prepaids, accruals, and fixed assets.
• Support Controller with coordination and completion of assigned projects.
• Produces ad hoc reports from database software as required.
• Complete monthly reports and assigned internal audits in a timely manner.
• Document and maintain procedures.
• Adhere to the Bank’s policies and procedures to ensure bank compliance in your area of responsibility. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibilities.  
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned. 

Performance Standards:

• Complete assignments in a through and accurate manner adhering to order of priority and deadlines.
• Promptly greet customers in person or by telephone in a friendly and professional manner.
• Manage and complete all primary daily duties assigned in a timely manner. 
• Reconciles correspondent bank accounts according to the schedule provided by the Controller.
• Consistently make productive use of your time, ask for additional assignments or assist others. 
• Consistently arrive to work and return from breaks at scheduled time.
• Maintain proper security of assigned keys and confidential information and work areas are clean at the end of the business day.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Familiarity with the functionality and operation of all software programs and peripherals.
• Understanding of the general ledger and the debit/credit relationship of accounting. 
• Knowledge of business format for typed documents and bank reports.
• Understanding the flow and format of financial statements.
• Satisfactory communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.
• Satisfactory interpersonal skills and ability to develop rapport with people. 
• Ability to work within and foster a team environment.
• Ability to look and project a professional image. 

Education, training, and experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in Accounting, Banking, or related field preferred. 
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs.
• Successful completion of a high school diploma or GED. 
• Prior experience with financial analysis.
• Must understand entry level accounting.  

Working environment and conditions

Physical Demands:

• Lifting (up to 30 Pounds)
• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Finger dexterity

Mental Demands:

• Interaction with staff and customers
• Act on own initiative
• Work unsupervised to meet deadlines/demands
• Problem-solving
• May include extended periods of time at the computer terminal
• Occasional overtime may be required

Equipment and tools

General office equipment including, but not limited to:

• Computer
• Voicemail
• Copy machine 
• Calculator
• Telephone  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work to be performed. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

I have read this job description and acknowledge my understanding of the duties and responsibilities set forth herein. I understand that People’s Bank of Commerce has the right to modify or make changes to the job description at any time.