Accountant

Accountant, Full-time, On-site (Fremont, OH):

About The Job -

Responsible for ensuring daily bank adherence to accounting and SEC standards for financial reporting; assisting bank personnel in developing processes that ensure company adherence to all financial reporting and controls; and preparing and gathering information used for all financial reporting. 

Essential Job Duties –

• Responsible for ensuring bank compliance with regulations and accounting standards / pronouncements.
• Responsible for preparing all year-end financial reports.
• Assists in preparing budget information.
• Creates financial reports used by Senior Management and Board of Directors.
• Creates end-of-month entries (including tax entries).
• Responsible for developing methods used by the Bank to ensure compliance with regulations and accounting standards and pronouncements.
• Develops and maintains key controls that ensure compliance with Audit standards.
• Serves as the key liaison between auditors, accountants and Senior Management.
• Develops, updates, and produces reports used by CFO and management.
• Maintains bond accounting software and assists in reconciliation of the bond portfolio.
• Assists and approves accounts payables and reconciles amounts.
• Maintains pledge assets for the Bank.
• Responsible for General Ledger reconciliation and corresponding General Ledger accounts.
• Acts as backup on the call report.
• Assists with preparing all SEC financial reports.
• Complies with and maintains working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.  Completes assigned compliance training essential to job function.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required. 

Requirements -

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field
• 3-5+ years of previous accounting or finance related experience
• Good computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office software with emphasis on Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory laws pertaining to financial institutions preferred but not required

Who We Are -

Community Relationships are our priority, and our team here at Croghan Colonial Bank strives to help our communities have the most successful banking relationship possible. Founded in 1888, we proudly serve Sandusky, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, and Seneca Counties. Croghan is a recognized leader in community banking throughout the region and focuses on helping all community members achieve their financial goals. We partner with our community to understand financial goals and recommend products and services that help achieve them. We support our communities by providing financial education, sponsorships, and volunteering in our local markets. Partner with Croghan, where we're Helping Good People Make Good Decisions!

Join Croghan Nation! Work for us, and you will be working with us - an empowered group of individuals dedicated to the financial well-being of their customers.

What We Offer -

• Fair, competitive salaries evaluated against benchmarked data on a normal basis
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a company match, safe harbor and profit-sharing
• Bank provided Group Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Vacation, paid federal holidays, and additional PTO
• A community-based, hometown culture
• A collaborative environment supportive to continual growth and development

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disabled/Vet