JOB SUMMARY:

• Bookkeeping oversees the financial data and compliance for Williamstown Bank. 
• Responsible for maintaining the bank’s financial records and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions and adhering to all operational, security, risk, and regulatory related policies and procedures.

EXPECTATIONS (but are not limited to:)

Daily Balancing:            Responsibilities include general ledger accounts, correspondent banks, monthly balancing and reporting, etc.

Daily Files:                    Responsibilities include daily merchant deposits, mobile deposits, etc.

Wires:                            Process incoming and outgoing wires.

Account Requests:         Receive, process, and complete account requests – i.e., levies, subpoenas, judgements, etc.

Fraud:                           Responsible for assisting with fraud cases.

Accounts Payable:         Assist with completing accounts payable.

COMPETENCIES:

Bookkeeping:                         Must understand financial/bank bookkeeping, knowledge and understanding of customer account activity.  Must adhere to all operational, security, risk, and regulatory related policies and procedures.

Verbal Communication:        Possess the ability to verbally express thoughts and ideas effectively; actively listen to others.  Must have excellent verbal communication skills.  Able to provide exceptional customer service with a pleasant personality and communication skills with co-workers and customers when needed

Time Management:                Ability to effectively manage one's time to complete work in a timely fashion.  Reliable with attendance and punctuality.

Adaptability:                           Able to adjust quickly to different work situations; remain composed under pressure and in stressful situations.

Professionalism:                   Project a positive image of the bank to all internal and external customers.

Computer/Office Equipment and Software:          This position requires a working knowledge of Office 365 software, particularly Excel spreadsheets.  Must be able to use equipment used in a typical office environment.  This includes telephones, copiers, scanners, calculators and computers (this list may not be all inclusive).

Other Essential Functions

·        Understand and agree to abide by the policies and procedures established by Williamstown Bank

·        Must comply with applicable laws and regulations

·        Maintain a positive and caring atmosphere for co-workers and customers consistent with the Bank’s mission and philosophy

·        Provide enthusiastic, professional and courteous service to co-workers and Bank customers

·        Maintain the security and confidentiality of pertinent information and records

·        Continue professional development through training, seminars, membership in associations, as applicable

Basic Qualifications:

·        Minimum of 2 years’ bookkeeping experience or equivalent within the banking industry.

·        High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Trustworthy and confidential behavior is essential in this role

·        High level of accountability, efficiency, and accuracy.

·        Exceptional time management, communication, and customer service skills.

·        Able to pass a background check

·        Valid Driver’s License

·        Reliable transportation