• First VP, Financial Accountant

    Hills Bank (Hills, IA)


    131 Main St, Hills, IA 52235, USA | Full-Time

     

    SCHEDULE: Full-time : Exempt; Typical hours Monday through Friday

     

    BENEFITS: Our employees are our most valuable assets, so we invest in them with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our philosophy of taking care of the customer extends to taking care of our employees so that they, in turn, can take good care of themselves and their families. Join Hills Bank and let us surprise you with even more perks!

    SCOPE:

    The FVP, Financial Accountant, with direction from the Controller, will implement, coordinate and maintain an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of Hills Bank and Trust Company, develop and maintain asset, liability, income and expense data as a basis for financial planning and decision making.

    ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    Financial Reporting:

    + Prepare and review reports for Hills Bank and Trust Company and Hills Bancorporation for the Board of Directors monthly financial packet.

    + Assists and reviews in the preparation of financial regulatory reporting obligations on a quarterly basis.

    + Prepare and submit quarterly the FHLB Pledged Collateral.

    + Prepare monthly reconciliations and related entries.

    + Oversee and certify general ledger account reconciliations.

    + Oversee and review the Bank's depreciation schedules and the building and equipment asset records of the Bank which is used for both financial accounting and income tax purposes.

    + Ability to work independently, drive process improvements and change management within the accounting department, and act as a key point of contact for external audits and bank exams.

    Financial Accounting:

    + Assists the Controller in administering the general ledger on the Bank's core processing system. Includes account setup, maintenance, and interface.

    + Assists with the preparation of the profit center accounting reports for Bank management and departments. Review and discuss deviations from the budget with VP, Controller.

    + Reviews and approves invoices for payment as assigned through Accounts Payable Workflow processes to ensure propriety of the amount, the appropriateness of the accounting treatment and the existence of proper authorization.

    + Communicate deposit rate changes to appropriate personnel within the bank and third-party vendors as needed.

    + Review and approve purchasing requisitions and purchase orders related to the purchasing department.

    + Assist the Controller with documentation needed for regulators and outside auditors.

    Financial Budgeting:

    + Coordinate with the Controller on the budgeting process and develop projections of operating costs used in the budgeting process.

    + Assist the Controller with the payroll budget and annual increase process.

    Supervision:

    + Ability to interview, hire and train employees.

    + Ability to plan projects and delegate work to appropriately meet deadlines.

    + Perform appraisal reviews.

    Back-up support for the following tasks (as needed):

    + Daily balancing of select general ledger accounts

    + Cash management

    + Bi-weekly payroll analytical procedures

    + Review invoices, employee reimbursements, & Visa payments to process payments to vendors in a timely manner to avoid late payments and additional fees

    Other Duties:

    + Assist the Controller with other projects as required.

    + Maintain education and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences and workshops.

    + Communicate and deliver projects and duties in a timely manner and provide status updates as appropriate.

    + Involvement in bank and community events.

    EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

    + Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in accounting.

    + 7+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + CPA certification is preferred.

    + Advanced Excel skills including sumifs, vlookups, pivot tables, and the ability to research and build complex formulas and spreadsheets independently.

    + Experience with Jack Henry Silverlake a plus.

    + Work schedule must be flexible requiring ability to work before or after normal business hours, some Saturdays and some holidays.

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