Finance and Accounting Assistant

Bangor, ME

Part time

R5039

Pay Range: $18.05 - $24.75 (Hourly)

Function: The Finance and Accounting Assistant provides support to the overall function of the Finance and Accounting Department. Performs a wide range of tasks to help ensure the day-to-day operations of the Department are carried out with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives. This position is expected to last approximately 6 to 9 months. While the assignment is temporary in nature, there may be an opportunity for extended employment based on business needs and the successful candidate’s performance.

Accountabilities:

• With assistance from and under the supervision of the Department leadership, the Finance and Accounting Assistant:

• Works with team members to review and analyze general ledger reconciliations and transactions• Assists the finance team with interest rate, hedging and liquidity reporting.• Maintains reports that support the finance team's analysis and management of deposit balances.• Reviews vendor invoices ensuring compliance with proper authorizations and general ledger accounting.• Assists in the preparation and distribution of various periodic and ad hoc reports as needed.• Assists with the month end close process and general ledger accounting.• Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of bank goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.• Performs other duties as needed to support the team and the Bank.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college, business or banking professional training helpful.• Solid computer skills with ability to quickly learn multiple software applications.

Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements:

• Ability to work in a general office environment and to work remotely as necessary.• Moderate lifting (to 35 lbs.) required.• Moderate reaching, walking, sitting and standing required.

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment.

External and internal applications, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on an individual basis.

At Bangor Savings, we understand the importance of continuing to nurture an internal culture of excellence for each of our employees. We offer internal and external training to assist our employees in realizing their career aspirations including internships, lateral training, management training, and tuition reimbursement.

We also offer a unique set of benefits designed to support our employees in living their best life and achieving their goals. Our holistic health and wellness programs allows each employee to customize their approach to well-being. And our pay, rewards, recognition, and incentive programs ensure that they are well-compensated for a job well-done.

At Bangor Savings Bank, the work our employees do each and every day allows us to deliver on our promise to make a difference in the lives of people in New England in a way that really matters.

Bangor Savings Bank provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or any other class protected under state or federal law and affirmatively seeks to advance the principals of equal employment opportunity. In addition, the Bank is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified persons with disability, veterans, and/or disabled veterans. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination, this application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. This application will remain active for a period of 90 days. If, after such time, you still wish to be considered for employment, you must reapply. Bangor Savings Bank does provide workers compensation coverage for employees injured on the job. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.