Financial Reporting Specialist

Company: Country Bank for Savings
Location: Ware
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Country Bank is a growing mutual community bank with locations in Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester counties. We've focused on Making a Difference in the lives of our customers, our communities, and for our team members every day since we were founded in 1850. It is our people that drive our success and create our culture, an inclusive and engaging work environment. We're excited to meet you to talk about our career opportunities and how you can make a difference as a part of our growing Accounting team!

Being a Country Bank team member has a lot of perks! Our competitive total compensation package and comprehensive benefit package include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) Plan with a generous employer contribution plus match;
• Income protection benefits;
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement benefits;
• Remote work and flexible scheduling options;
• Generous total paid time off, and more!
  About the Job:
  
  We're excited to announce an opportunity for a Financial Reporting Specialist position at Country Bank to grow our amazing Accounting Team! We're seeking a self-motivated individual, who can take our financial reporting to the next level. The Financial Reporting Specialist will build, modify & maintain financial reports to meet ad-hoc business requests, ensure data integrity and collaborate with other departments to improve efficiencies. Working experience analyzing data, metrics and financials to make data-driven decisions is required. Candidates must have at least three to five years of related work experience, including responsibilities in complex system analysis, process documentation, and managing third-party vendor relationships. Prior work experience in the financial services industry is required.
  
  The hiring range for this position is $45,143 to $67,714.
  
  Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other Duties May be Assigned):
  
  • Builds, modifies, schedules and maintains ad-hoc reports using various reporting tools, including administration of such applications.
  • Serves as the system owner and admin for SNL Banker and SQL Reporting Services.
  • Prepares various monthly reporting for financial packages.
  • Prepares various quarterly data extracts including, ALM, QCR and MSR Valuation files.
  • Reviews ad-hoc reports for accuracy. Responsible for making enhancements to the reports to meet the needs of the business line.
  • Assists end users with training for the reporting channels.
  • Maintains documentation and procedures of reports generated and their sources for reference.
  • Back up for various Accounting functions as needed.
  • Assists with wire processing, verifying changes in PayPlus, resetting passwords, and answering various end-user and customer questions.
  • Performs annual report review process with all departments of the Bank.
  • Member of various project committees as a subject matter expert in reporting.
  • Responsible for building long-lasting relationships with customers, community and colleagues through the embodiment of our Core Values: Integrity, Service, Teamwork, Excellence and Prosperity.
    
    Knowledge and Skills:
    
    • Ability to work independently while interpreting ideas and facts
    • Strong customer service skills, as well as strong written communication skills
    • Ability to make effective presentations in a group setting.
    • Exceptional verbal and numerical aptitudes.
    • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, including the ability to build complex formulas and work with large amounts of data.
    • Intermediate knowledge of Outlook and Access
    • Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and Word
    • Strong knowledge of Finastra core platform and SQL Database preferred.
      
      Education and Work Experience:
      
      • Associate's degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent work experience, is required. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
      • Three to five years of banking experience is required.
        
        Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:This position is in an office environment, which means the physical surroundings are generally pleasant and comfortable with minimal exposure to injury or other hazards, with a moderate level of noise. Prolonged periods of sitting and looking at a computer screen with freedom of movement on a regular basis is expected. Minimal physical effort is required but could include: repetitive motion of wrists and fingers; talking and hearing; and handling of light materials and supplies. This position may require some travel between offices.

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