Employment

Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Department: Accounting - Willsboro
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CFO
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Range: $17.63 - $20.38 per hour

Primary Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday

Summary
Provides support to the Accounting Department, including but not limited to processing Accounts Payable, performing reconciliations, maintaining records and other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform daily start of day and end of day process.

Transmit daily pledging file.

Reconcile and monitor various accounts.

Reconcile correspondent bank accounts.

Communicate with other departments to clear outstanding items on applicable reconciliations.

Process A/P and perform all related activity accurately in compliance with GAAP. Includes setup of new vendors, obtaining proper support and approvals, communicating with vendors.

Process all internal Credit Card activity.

Enter and update prepaids in prepaid system.

Generates payment reminders for local bonds.

Record principal and interest payments.

Download and save monthly files.

Maintains daily rate reporting and weekly Canadian rates.

Check GL balancing report.

Record correspondent bank interest.

ICS and CDARS journal entries and file updating.

ICS and CDARS wires.

Deposit account changes reports.

Postage monitoring, funding and entries.

Monitor and Fund direct payment account.

Annual 1099 reporting for A/P vendors.

Maintain accounting files, including timely filing.

Maintain department supplies.

Assists with annual records retention process.

Research GL and account activity as needed.

Generate and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly reports.

Supports other department personnel as needed.

Assumes additional duties as requested.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of banking and accounting procedures desired, but not required.

High level of self-motivation and proven ability to be proactive.

Ability to collaborate at all levels and work productively independently.

Proficiency in Excel, MS Word.

Strong mathematical skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Strong communication (written, verbal and listening), interpersonal and customer service skills.

Ability to raise awareness when something is out of line.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to follow policy and procedures relating to the security and protection of confidential customer and bank related information.

Represents the Bank in a professional and caring manner.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to function in a professional office environment.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Some travel may be required.

Minimal physical demands, although periodic movement of storage boxes weighing up to 20 lbs. may be required.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional office environment.

Job Title: Assistant Branch Manager
Department: Plattsburgh
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Primary Work Schedule
8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Monday - Friday
8:45 am - 12:15 pm
Saturday

Summary
Assists with the supervision of assigned branch personnel. Assists with management of the branch office. Ability to professionally explore customer's needs to properly offer the appropriate account(s) and service(s) to best serve the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with management of the assigned branch office. Act as office manager during his or her absence. Monitor staff attendance and punctuality. Assist manager with evaluation of staff performance. Assist staff with more complex phases of branch operations to include any customer complaints.

Accept applications for credit from potential clients for consumer installment loans; assist with closing consumer loans.

Effectively communicate any issues with Branch Manager.

Assist in oversight of branch operations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Assist Branch Manager with sales activities in order to meet established sales goals.

Supervise staff to ensure client satisfaction and achievement of goals and objectives for sales and growth programs.

Assist with training and cross-training of current and new personnel.

Act as Teller, Vault Teller or Customer Service Representative as needed.

Participate in community relations, bank promotions and business development calls as requested by Branch Manager.

Monitor aged overdrafts through Privilege Manager and Laser Vault for follow up calls on checking accounts, and handling and cleanup of savings account overdrafts.

Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal legal requirements that apply to the types of loans authorized to originate through successful completion of periodic training.

Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to sell and refer products while representing the Bank in a professional and caring manner.

Ability to follow policy and procedures relating to security and protection of confidential customer information.

Ability to supervise and mentor assigned staff and address problems and/or concerns as well as offer positive feedback.

Ability to exercise good judgment and good organizational skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Strong intrapersonal and customer service skills.

Strong mathematical skills.

Good computer skills.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to function in a professional office environment.

Minimal physical demands.

Travel may be required.

Ability to sit at a workstation or operate behind the teller line for extended periods of time.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional office environment.

Job Title: Teller
Department: Willsboro
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Primary Work Schedule
8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Monday - Friday

Summary
Receives and pays out money, keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Travel to and from various branch locations to assist with staffing coverage may be required occasionally to meet business needs.

Follow policies and procedures.

Receives deposits for, and pays withdrawals from, savings accounts of customers with proper identification and documents.

Receives deposits for, and cashes checks from, customer checking and money market accounts, following the cash out procedure.

Support branch operations by assisting customers with standard and non-standard teller transactions and assisting with new account opening procedures and account maintenance, as requested.

All Branch staff are expected to always conduct themselves professionally and ethically.

Processes requests for money orders and cashier's checks.

Redeems US Savings Bonds and process loan payments.

Process Canadian foreign exchange transactions to include processing checks through Key Bank.

Introduces new services to customers in an attempt to build customer relationships.

Maintain balancing records within the Teller Difference Policy and Procedures.

Assist customers with questions pertaining to their relationships with the Bank.

Assist customers by verifying balances, receiving change of address requests or updating their CIF (Customer Information File) records or closing accounts, as requested.

Allow customers access to safe deposit boxes, following the specified procedures.

Perform additional duties as requested.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be flexible to cover various branches daily or even multiple branches during the workday.

Must have reliable transportation.

High degree of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in processing transactions and cash handling.

Oral and listening communication skills, mathematical skills, reasoning ability.

Ability to work productively as a team player as well as independently.

Experience in a Windows environment.

Ability to sell and refer bank products while representing the Bank in a professional and caring manner.

Ability to follow all branch related policies and procedures, especially those relating to the security and protection of confidential customer information and cash handling.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to function in a professional office environment. Some travel may be required.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Professional office environment.

Job Title: Teller
Department: Keene
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Branch Manager
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Primary Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday

Summary
Receives and pays out money, keeps records of money and negotiable instruments involved in financial transactions by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Travel to and from various branch locations to assist with staffing coverage may be required occasionally to meet business needs.

Follow policies and procedures.

Receives deposits for, and pays withdrawals from, savings accounts of customers with proper identification and documents.

Receives deposits for, and cashes checks from, customer checking and money market accounts, following the cash out procedure.

Support branch operations by assisting customers with standard and non-standard teller transactions and assisting with new account opening procedures and account maintenance, as requested.

All Branch staff are expected to always conduct themselves professionally and ethically.

Processes requests for money orders and cashier's checks.

Redeems US Savings Bonds and process loan payments.

Process Canadian foreign exchange transactions to include processing checks through Key Bank.

Introduces new services to customers in an attempt to build customer relationships.

Maintain balancing records within the Teller Difference Policy and Procedures.

Assist customers with questions pertaining to their relationships with the Bank.

Assist customers by verifying balances, receiving change of address requests or updating their CIF (Customer Information File) records or closing accounts, as requested.

Allow customers access to safe deposit boxes, following the specified procedures.

Perform additional duties as requested.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be flexible to cover various branches daily or even multiple branches during the workday.

Must have reliable transportation.

High degree of attention to detail to ensure accuracy in processing transactions and cash handling.

Oral and listening communication skills, mathematical skills, reasoning ability.

Ability to work productively as a team player as well as independently.

Experience in a Windows environment.

Ability to sell and refer bank products while representing the Bank in a professional and caring manner.

Ability to follow all branch related policies and procedures, especially those relating to the security and protection of confidential customer information and cash handling.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to function in a professional office environment. Some travel may be required.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Professional office environment.