Bookkeeper

Job Summary:

The Bookkeeper maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of account maintenance including flagging accounts, changing customers’ account status on the core system.

• Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately.
• Creates entries to debit and credit the company’s clearing accounts.
• Work with Automated Clearing House (ACH) entries, including returns and originated entries.
• Verify Stop Payment forms and return items when presented.
• Work incoming and outgoing checks, including returns, unposted, chargebacks, and NSF items.
• Verify outgoing funds transfers.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality/privacy of information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to efficiently operate a 10-key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least three years of experience in the financial industry preferred.
• Knowledge of debits and credits preferred.
• Knowledge of ACH entries preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Benefits:

• 401k matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group Term and Voluntary Term Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• H.S.A. Contributions (based on eligibility)
• Tuition Reimbursement (based on eligibility)
• Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

City National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer