Accounting Associate

Posted 25 Days Ago
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62523, Decatur, IL, USA
In-Office
18-20 Hourly
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
As an Accounting Associate, you will maintain financial records, perform reconciliations, support internal teams, and ensure compliance with banking regulations. The role requires strong accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration skills.
Summary Generated by Built In

Ensure accuracy. Support integrity. Power community banking.

At Hickory Point Bank & Trust, strong community banking starts with strong financial foundations. As an Accounting Associate, you play a vital role in safeguarding the Bank’s financial integrity, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the daily operations that allow our teams to serve clients with confidence.

This is more than routine accounting work. It’s a detail‑driven, collaborative role for professionals who take pride in precision, accountability, and supporting a mission‑driven community bank.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and being part of a trusted internal team that keeps the Bank running smoothly, this role offers meaningful work and room to grow.

What you’ll do:

  • Maintain accurate financial records through daily and periodic general ledger balancing, including Federal Reserve balancing, Teller and ATM balancing, Loan balancing
  • Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including Positive Pay and correspondent banks
  • Help safeguard the Bank’s funds through effective use of Positive Pay controls
  • Collaborate and cross‑train with accounting team members to support continuity and efficiency
  • Assist with department projects and process improvements
  • Support other departments by researching discrepancies and resolving accounting‑related questions
  • Perform all duties in compliance with banking regulations, internal controls, and Bank policies

What success looks like:

  • Accurate, timely reconciliations and balanced accounts
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Consistent compliance with regulatory and internal control standards
  • Effective collaboration with accounting and cross‑functional teams
  • Reliability and follow‑through in meeting deadlines

We are seeking candidates who bring:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or experience is beneficial
  • Prior banking experience, preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Comfort working with numbers, reconciliations, and financial data
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Ability to manage deadlines in a structured, fast‑paced environment
  • Professional communication skills and respect for confidentiality
  • A team‑oriented mindset and willingness to support others

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience
  • Career development within banking and accounting
  • Cross‑training across accounting and financial operations
  • Strong internal partnerships and supportive leadership
  • Robust benefits package
  • Community‑centered culture with long‑term stability

Equal Opportunities Statement

Hickory Point Bank & Trust provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


Salary Disclaimer

The salary range provided represents the anticipated starting pay for this position. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, role requirements and responsibilities, related experience, education, qualifications, and internal equity. 


Benefit Package

This position is eligible for a robust benefit package. Available benefits include Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Time, Bereavement Time, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or experience is beneficial
  • Prior banking experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Comfort working with numbers, reconciliations, and financial data
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Ability to manage deadlines in a structured, fast‑paced environment
  • Professional communication skills and respect for confidentiality
  • A team‑oriented mindset and willingness to support others
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The Company
122 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Hickory Point Bank & Trust is a community bank offering a comprehensive range of personal and business banking solutions, including checking, savings, loans, merchant services, treasury management, and wealth management.

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