Accounting Associate - Camden National Corporation : Job Details

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If you're looking to build your career at a forward-thinking organization with deep community roots and a vision for growth, success, and giving back, you've come to the right place.

Get to know us:

* We're your local community bank-and have been since 1875-that is committed to providing excellent customer service and giving back to our communities.

* We foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment as part of a close-knit team where your voice is valued and heard.

* Our highly engaged employees are rewarded for their performance and have ample opportunities for cross-training and advancement within the organization.

* We've been named one of the best places to work in Maine, and offer robust benefits focused on your holistic well-being.

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Position Summary:

The Accounting Associate is a key member of the accounting team and will work closely with the Finance Management and Treasury Teams on various functions and responsibilities. Responsibilities include performing a variety of accounting functions. This may include driving the completion of month-end close process, maintaining the general ledger and accounting reconciliation software, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and assisting with regulatory weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual filings with regulatory bodies. A successful Accounting Associate will be detail-oriented, team-focused, willing to collaborate across disciplines, receptive to feedback, strong analytical skills, and a champion of change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Preparation and review of daily, weekly, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for certain general ledger accounts and drive completion of month end with preparation entire company monthly consolidation packets.

* Support the preparation of monthly Credit Risk analysis over the many different areas of the loan portfolio and allowance for credit losses.

* Help prepare regulatory reporting schedules and SEC footnotes.

* Post general ledger entries and other general ledger maintenance.

* Help maintain the Fixed Asset and Prepaid schedules.

* Cross-train and serve as a back-up in other areas of the department as required.

* Provide accounting support to others across the organization as needs arise.

* Participate in the annual BETE and BETR tax filing projects.

Basic Qualifications:

* 3 - 5 years of accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* 2 or 4-year college degree in Business and/or Accounting

* Previous experience within the banking industry

* Previous bank regulatory reporting experience

* Prior experience with accounting information systems

Skills and Abilities:

* Strong, confident and professional verbal and written communication skills

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfortable with other Microsoft products

* Strong analytical skills

* Detail-oriented

* Ability to work independently

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or to equalize peak work periods to balance workloads.

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Our comprehensive total rewards package offers something for everyone!

* Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance packages

* Generous time off, including paid federal holidays and paid day off for your birthday

* 401(k) retirement savings plan

* Tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career growth opportunities

* Employee assistance program

* Comprehensive wellness program

Pursue a career at Camden National Bank and apply today. We can't wait to hear from you!

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We are guided and inspired by our Core Values:

* Honest and Integrity above all else

* Trust built on fairness

* Service that creates remarkable experiences

* Responsibility to use our resources for the greater good

* Excellence through hard work and lifelong learning

* Diversity realized through inclusion and respect

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment with Camden National is on an at-will basis, meaning employment is not guaranteed for any specific period of time, and any employment relationship established may be terminated by either party at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Completion of an employment application is not a contract, express or implied, guaranteeing employment. Camden National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity and gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.

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