Accounting Manager

Are you a talented professional who excels at personalized service, enjoys getting involved in your communities and has a desire to work for an award-winning Best Bank? 

Montecito Bank & Trust is seeking a full-time Accounting Manager to join our Finance department. The Accounting Manager Specialist will deliver by providing supporting the Controller and other Finance functions.   This position will be responsible for preparation of a variety of financial reports, general ledger entries, supporting the Assistant Controller/Controller, managing the accounts payable function and supervising Finance associates. This position will also assist with the coordination of audits and regulatory exams
 

Minimum Requirements, Activities & Responsibilities

 Education and Experience: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred or a combination of related accounting experience
• A minimum of three to five years accounting  experience required
• A minimum of one year of supervision experience required
• Banking experience preferred
• Demonstrate a solid understanding and experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Essential Functions:

Financial

• Assist with monthly general ledger close.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accounting records for Montecito Bancorp and Mountain Financial Corporation
• Provide back-up support to the monthly accruals process.
• Provide back-up support for the monthly prepaid entries.
• Provide back-up support to the maintenance of the investment portfolio.
• Provide support as back-up to the fixed assets maintenance and entries.
• Reconcile and certify assigned general ledger accounts monthly.
• Coordinate the preparation of the monthly Committee meeting packages for ALCO, Investment and Pricing Committees.
• Administration of the Wells Corporate Credit Cards and monthly review and entries process.
• Prepare unsecured property tax statements. Prepare statements for payment.
• Prepare internal financial statements and presentations for management and the Board of Directors.
• Assist with quarterly income tax payments to the IRS and Franchise Tax Board.
• Prepare month end general ledger entries as assigned.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Maintain lease files and ensure data in the lease software is current and accurate.
• Update policies and procedures as needed.
• Provide back-up to bi-monthly payroll entries processing.
• Complete special projects as requested on time and accurately.
• Provide back up for other Finance Department and Mail Room duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Back-up to Payroll processing

• Balance payroll block and process
• Process payroll entries to correct DDA accounts
• Reconcile 401(k) reports and transmit contributions and company match.
• Prepare annual true-up report and process company match.
• Reconcile FSA reports and DDA account.
• Assists in semi-annual 401K testing.
• Maintains 401k file for true-up calculations.
• Sign manual payroll checks within approved limit.

Administrative

• Assist with setting up new departments/general ledger accounts in Prologue and FMS.
• Provide prompt quality service to all internal/external customers within acceptable time frames.
• Create or release correspondent bank wires.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Board of Directors meeting
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Pricing, ALCO & Investment committee packages
• Maintain confidentiality of customers’ information
• Professionally handle customer problems/issues as presented or direct them to appropriate personnel
• Process all assigned tasks in a quick and efficient manner
• Communicate openly with peers, supervisor/manager
• Adhere to assigned work schedule
• All other duties as assigned
• Ability to type quickly and accurately while providing support via chat applications.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations
• Ability to gather, interpret, analyze and evaluate data
• Must be flexible and willing to work in an interactive and dynamic team environment.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and customer service skills
• Strong knowledge of standard computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and instruct others, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence, speak clearly to customers and employees
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to lead by example in a team setting and work independently while performing duties
• Current driver’s license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage if required to drive in the course of performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Must be able to perform this position safely, without endangering the health or safety to himself or herself or others
• Must be capable of regular, reliable and timely attendance
• Must be able to work effectively either independently or as part of a team
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities
• Must be able to demonstrate highest levels of customer service and confidentiality with internal and external customers

Interested in applying? Visit our website at www.montecito.bank/careers 

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