Chief Financial Officer
Job OverviewThe Operations & Payroll Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of accounting, operational, and administrative functions that support the daily activities of the bank. This position processes payroll, manages employee medical billings, assists with fraud monitoring, coordinates legal processing for levies and garnishments, provides backup support for daily cash settlement and processing accounts payable and is responsible for reconciliations. The position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments while ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.Responsibilities and Duties
Payroll & Benefits Support:
- Process time & attendance for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll in conjunction with third party provider (Paycom)
- Administer employee health and wellness benefits working as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers during open enrollment and during the year as needed
- Process monthly billings from providers; review billings for accuracy and approve for payment in a timely manner; resolve discrepancies with carriers and payroll
- Assist with 401(k), EEO, AAP, and IRS reporting
- Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with payroll and workers compensation audits
- Support HR Director with various projects and human resources initiatives
Accounting Support:
- Perform daily, monthly and quarterly reconciliations as assigned
- Assist with month-end operational tasks as needed
- Back-up for Accounts Payable when Accounting Specialist is out of the office
- Back-up for daily cash account reconciliations and daily cash settlement when Accounting Specialist is out of the office
- Assist with special projects, operational initiatives, and process improvements
- Support Senior Accountant and CFO with miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed
Operations:
- Review and monitor fraud alerts generated through bank systems
- Receive and process levies, garnishments, subpoenas, and other legal orders
- Check Reg CC Holds daily to ensure accuracy
- Assist with quarterly internal audit requests
- Assist with review of Treasury Management Client setups
- Assist with the setup, maintenance, modification, and documentation of Treasury Management services, including ACH origination, wire transfer services, remote deposit capture, positive pay, and online banking, as applicable
- Process maintenance requests, service changes, and account updates in accordance with established procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred
- Experience in payroll processing and/or benefits administration preferred
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all organizational levels
- Highly organized, hands-on contributor with acuity in very detailed tasks
- Willingness to learn new tasks and approaches for completing projects
- Demonstrate exceptional analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data
- Possess a creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude
- Excellent time management, organizational, and follow-through skills
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree
- Experience in payroll processing and/or benefits administration
- Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential information
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Strong organization, attention to detail, time management, and follow-through
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Do
Founded on March 6, 1888, Citizens National Bank is 135 years strong, stable and secure with over $1.6 billion in total assets. As an independent community bank, we believe we have a major advantage over the one-size-fits-all policy of most mega banks and financial institutions. With 27 locations in Mississippi, the latest technology and innovative accounts and services, our customers’ needs are quickly met by men and women who live in and are part of their community. Every dollar entrusted with us is invested back into Mississippi, positively impacting the local economy, our communities, and the people who live here. That’s the Power of Local. Our interlocking C’s represent our Bank and the communities we serve. Since 1888, we stand side by side, hand in hand, with the good citizens of our community. For when all is said and done, we exist because of the kindness, generosity and support from one person: You. From where we sit, there are no finer people than the good citizens of Mississippi! Our clients are very important to us and our vision is for “every client to have a financial plan to achieve their earthly dreams” and by being Mississippi’s Community Bank, we are empowered to help our clients reach those dreams through our innovative services and accounts. Contact Us: https://www.yourcnb.com/contact-us/ Privacy Policy: https://www.yourcnb.com/privacy-policy/ Online Security Policy: https://www.yourcnb.com/online-security-policy/ Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender
