Job Description

Responsible for the performance and oversight of accounting functions related to the Community Bank and Payments, with a focus on Payments activities. Routine responsibilities include money movement, general ledger and DDA account reconciliation, understanding changes to existing program and ensuring the proper set up of new partner/program onboarding, including cardholder and suspense account reconciliation. Responsible for managing the reconciliation function.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Licenses/Certifications: CPA and/or AAP, beneficial but not required.

Experience: A minimum of four years of public or corporate accounting experience. Experience with data analysis, general ledger and financial reporting functions preferred. Previous supervisory experience. Banking and/or Fintech experience preferred. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions:

A: Job Specific:

• Oversees daily program activity verification. Program settlement reconciliation includes an analysis of Sutton Bank, Payments Network and Program Processor daily activity data.
• Collaborates and participates in projects with implementation, account managers, legal, and compliance personnel to ensure all accounts are properly reconciled.
• Coordinates with the Payments department to onboard new programs.
• Identifies automation opportunities, meets with vendors to select automation solutions. Responsible for implementing reconciliation automation internally. Completes funding account monitoring to ensure sufficient balance in the identified strategic program(s) funding accounts.
• Manages department employees; providing direction on work assignments, scheduling and day-to-day support.
• Partners with HR to recruit, address performance issues, development plans, evaluate performance and develop staff members.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge and good understanding of general banking regulations, laws, guidelines, GAAP, and related procedures.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large datasets.
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both in verbal and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information to individuals or small groups.
• Ability to work with SQL and Tableau.
• Strong knowledge of the business area that is being supported.
• Self-directed and motivated.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to calculate figures as it relates to accounting processes.
• Strong Microsoft excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising an accounting team.

Sutton Bank is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.