Assistant Controller Officer

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We're always looking for bright individuals to join our growing organization. As a part of the First Financial Family, we will invest in your development and provide a dynamic work environment where you're challenged, valued and empowered every day. We strive to be the best destination for the industry's top talent, creating a diverse, collaborative workplace that celebrates innovation and change. We are one team, working together to get things done.

Job Description:

Office Location:

Abilene, Texas, United States

SCOPE/CONTACTS:

Bank contacts include officers and employees; outside bank contacts include public accounting firms, accounting software vendors, and others requesting information concerning accounts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of three (3) years' work experience in an accounting environment or bank, and a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related area. Professional demeanor, excellent written and oral communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office is also required. Must be able to handle stress, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Must be a self-starter and be able to work with limited supervision. Must possess acute analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist the Controller with the daily operation and function of the operations department and numerous complex tasks. Frequent interaction with bank management, auditors, and vendors. Participates in job specific training, various bank training programs and complies with BSA, AML and all bank policies and procedures as required. Actively participates in the Customer Service First sales and service culture, support the values of the organization and follow established Bank policies and procedures.

Other responsibilities include:

• Prepares or reviews internal and external financial statement reporting, including consolidations, eliminations, taxes and allocations.
• Prepares or reviews accounting entries and calculations and month end closing and consolidating entries.
• Maintains familiarity with knowledge of applications of accounting principles and SEC reporting, including implementation of new accounting and/or rules and regulations.
• Performs analysis of variances and trends on the Company's financials.
• Monitors industry trends in financial reports and regulatory developments.
• Train and shadow to be a backup for all essential operations functions, including reconciliations, ad-hoc reporting, and analysis.
• Serves as a back-up for various administrative and operational duties as required.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)