First Montana Bank is hiring: Accounting/Finance Analyst I in Missoula

First Montana Bank is hiring for an Accounting/Finance Analyst I at our Admin branch in Missoula!First Montana Bank offers competitive wages, an extensive benefits package for eligible employees including, but not limited to: Flexible health coverage options (medical/dental/vision); Employer contribution to qualifying Health Savings Accounts; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Life and AD&D insurance; 401k retirement plan with generous company match; Paid vacation/sick days, paid holidays; Discounted banking products and services. First Montana Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for ensuring various applications are reconciled as needed and that differences and outstanding items are identified and resolved in a timely manner. This position is responsible for the posting function of the bank's Bond Portfolio. This position is responsible for Accounts Payable and Item Entry for Institution 11 (Bancorp) and Item Entry for Institution 02,11,14,and 15; scanning and posting Accounts Payable invoices for Institution 02; and functions of the Prologue accounting system.Job Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job. Responsible for day to day balancing of all applications including but not limited to the following: DDA/SAV/COD/DDL/LAS, in-process general ledger accounts, correspondent bank accounts, cashier’s checks, money orders, stale dated items, interest checks, and the Federal Reserve Bank correspondent account. Update Ceto data daily and update SAV & COD balances daily for the controller.Responsible for balancing Bank-Controlled Accounts, FHLB stock and FRB stock. Receive and review branch reconciliations. Maintain files to document and support proper Internal Controls.Responsible for running and creating deposit application Business Analytics reports as needed for Operations, Accounting, Audit and/or End-of-Year.Responsible for assisting with gathering of information for auditors and examiners.Responsible for assisting the Controller with annual budget input into Vantage.Responsible for the Bond Accounting System and the FHN Portfolio including but not limited to posting payments, recording buys and sells, item entry and month-end accrual entries. Communicate changes/adds/pledges, etc. to FHN and FHLB Safe keep direct as needed.Responsible for aspects of Accounts Payable including the following: Import Invoices into Prologue; inputs the payable into Accounts Payable; gives invoices to Accounting Officer for review and posting; processes all Purchase Orders; codes Executive Officer credit card invoices; balances Check Reconciliation System (CRS) module, which includes the balancing of expense checks and Accounts Payable in Process general ledger account daily. Process end of year 1099 NEC and Misc. and complete the affirmative action vendor report over $50,000.Responsible for input of dividend amount/stockholder information into the shareholder program. Processes dividend checks and sends them to Shareholders quarterly. Run end-of-year processing of Form 1099 dividends. Complete change of address, transfer of stock and shareholder changes.Responsible for Prologue duties including clearing FMS nonpost daily and creating reports.Responsible for item input and balancing of Branch Clearings and OPP/OREO.Responsible for Back-up function of payroll operations for the bank including the following: input, balancing, and processing on a bi-monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; complete monthly and quarterly expense reconcilement and submitting to the Controller for internal controls review.Responsible for Back-up prepaids/payables and fixed assets.Responsible for balancing credit life accounts including receiving Bank’s commission checks, processing, and pay employee commission payments.Responsible for annual investments review for CFO.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. These qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job. Education/Experience: to perform this job successfully, an individual must have:a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fielda minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or trainingor an equivalent combination of education and experienceCertificates/Licenses: To perform this job successfully, an individual must:have the ability to be bondedPhysical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:Regularly - sit, grasp, reach, talk, and hearOccasionally - stand, climb, walk, lift/pull/push/carry up to 25 pounds, stoop/crouch, crawl, and smellClearly see, with or without corrective lenses, and differentiate between colors (no color blindness)Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the:Adaptability: ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation.Analytical Ability: ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete research projects with resourcefulness and persistence; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data.Computer/Technical Ability: working knowledge of:Word Processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareAccounting softwareInternet softwareBanking softwareDependability: ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary.Interpersonal Skills: ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations.Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions.Language Ability: ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Mathematical Ability: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Motor Coordination: the ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements.Problem Solving Ability: ability to identify and/or prevent problems before they occur; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature.Quality Management: ability to complete duties, on time and with absolute precision, at least 95% of the time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work.Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Workplace Environmental Conditions: While performing the essential duties/responsibilities of this job, the employee will not be exposed to any workplace environmental conditions that are not normally encountered in any other office setting.