Staff Accountant – WILLAMETTE VALLEY BANK – Salem, OR

Job title: Staff Accountant Company: WILLAMETTE VALLEY BANK Job description: Willamette Valley Bank is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The Staff Accountant prepares journal entries, monthly and year-end closings, performs bank reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance, and general ledger reconciliations and assists accounting with other tasks as assigned. This is a full time position located in Salem, OR. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits. At Willamette Valley Bank, we go further for our customers, our employees, and our communities. We have been rated the number one community bank nationwide since 2019 by American Banker and we are one of the Top Places to Work in Oregon (2019-2021). Our focus is on being better, not bigger. Come join the WVBK family! Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Accounting for fixed assets, including maintaining fixed asset systems, and accounting schedules.
• Accounting for leases.
• Accounting for Bank Owned Life Insurance.
• Accounting for Deferred Compensation plans.
• Perform general ledger reconcilements for month end close.
• Maintain and reconcile Bancontrol accounts.
• Stock dividend 1099 tracking.
• Daily balancing of core systems to general ledger.
• Maintain accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly Mortgage Charts reports for Leadership Team.
• Prepare and distribute daily general ledger report to management.
• Supports month end close process and completes closing journal entries.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation as necessary for areas of responsibility, to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Comply with and follow all applicable policies and procedures as well as governing laws and regulations.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, including Ad-hoc reporting and special projects, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn accounting systems
• Intermediate knowledge and skill with Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work well with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience. Mental and Physical Effort: Decision making involves important choices in applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to the work that needs to be made without regular supervision or approval. Lifting equipment or files of 1-10 pounds on a regular basis, lifting equipment or boxes of 10-25 pounds on an occasion. Sits or stands for long periods of time working at a computer and typing. Uses hands to handle controls or feel objects, tools, or controls. Audio/Visual: Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation. Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish, and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media. Working Conditions: Works in an office environment or home office with minimal workplace hazards and moderate levels of noise. Works during the day but may also need to be available occasionally on nights and weekends. Regular travel to other worksites may be required. Occasional travel to conferences, training or meetings may be required. Expected salary: Location: Salem, OR Job date: Sat, 27 Aug 2022 22:04:42 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job