Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Westamerica is among the largest commercial banks headquartered in California. We are looking for outstanding people to join on our winning team. We reached our current strength because our employees, customers, and shareholders believe in the same fundamental goals : Delivering a wide variety of financial services with a superior customer service guarantee.

JOB SUMMARY : Under general managerial direction : Supervises one function of the Controller's Department and assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Supervises the day-to-day activities of section; assist staff with their work responsibilities, handles most complex problems.

2. Monitors and approves work within signing authority; ensure timely and accurate processing of work.

3. Ensures all files, logs and records are kept current; maintains confidentiality of records by adhering to all security measures.

4. Assists in developing, implementing and updating section policies and procedures; notifies staff through periodic meetings.

5. Reviews and recommends all staffing actions on member of section.

6. Performs additional job-related duties as required.

Requirements :

Progressively more responsible accounting experience, preferably within a financial institution. B.A. degree in finance, accounting or business and previous supervisory experience preferred. Completion of basic bookkeeping courses required. PC proficiency necessary. Good communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Organize, file, retrieve and save large volumes of papers to include tickets, records, checks and branch letters.
• Utilize a PC : add, delete, change and access financial information.

MENTAL DEMANDS :

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM FUNCTIONS :

DECISION MAKING :

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

Directly Supervised : 3-4

Supervised by Subordinates : 0

CONTACTS :

Internal : All levels of bank personnel.

External : Vendors and auditors.

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