Bookkeeper (Cannon Falls)

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Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Location: Cannon Falls, MN

How to Apply:

• Complete the employment application linked to the right and email it to JaniceSchurtz@ffmbank.com or stop in at our Cannon Falls location today!

Job Summary

First Farmers & Merchants Bank of Cannon Falls is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing organization as a full-time Bookkeeper. As Bookkeeper, you’ll be responsible for performing a variety of duties relating to general accounting and operational support of the bank. Working in various applications to ensure daily transactions are accurately keyed and balanced with minimal supervision. Duties will be performed in accordance with established written procedures.

Essential Functions

• Providing customer service to external customers and internal employees of 7 branches over the phone and by email. 
• Perform duties related to accounts payable, overdrafts, non-post items, stop payments, correspondent bank daily settlement, ACH, sweeps, sales and use tax, garnishments, levies, subpoenas, audit
• Perform selected general ledger and deposit account reconcilements
• Assist with producing monthly reports using various software
• Perform various operational duties as requested
• Research and resolve various account issues
• Develop and maintain knowledge of bank policies and procedures, and perform all activities according to these guidelines
• Perform administrative assistant duties
• Other duties as apparent or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in bank operations in a community bank setting preferred
• Minimum of two years post-secondary education with emphasis on accounting and computer skills is preferred
• Strong knowledge of deposit operations and products
• Proven ability to detect, assess, and prevent risk within deposit operations
• Excellent computer skills (experience with Fiserv banking software is preferred)
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• High level of organizational skills and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Exceptional communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Dedication to providing outstanding customer service
• Attention to detail
• Must pass a background check and have a satisfactory credit history
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and stand or sit for long periods of time.

Job Type

This is a Full-Time position at our Cannon Falls, MN location. Full-time hours are approximately 34 – 40 hours/week.

First Farmers & Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.