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We're growing our Accounting team and hiring TWO Accountants!

Whether you're a recent accounting graduate ready to start your career or an experienced accountant looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. We're hiring two positions and are open to candidates at varying experience levels. Responsibilities and compensation will be aligned with each selected candidate's education, skills, and experience.

Why You'll Love Working Here

A People-First Culture: We value respect, inclusion, and teamwork. You'll be supported, heard, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work every day.

Community Involvement: From volunteer time to local partnerships, we're proud to invest our time and talents into the communities where we live and work.

A Fun Place to Work: Whether it's team lunches, celebrations, friendly competitions, or casual dress days, we believe enjoying your workplace matters.

Growth Opportunities: We're committed to your professional development through training, mentorship, and clear paths for advancement. As we grow, you grow.

If you're detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn, and interested in building or continuing your accounting career in community banking, we encourage you to apply!

Expectations

Represent MMB in a courteous and professional manner, providing an extraordinary customer experience through a relationship-driven, consultative sales approach.

Knowledge of MMB's products and services and ability to recommend and train/educate customers on solutions that fit their need.

Focus on and meet individual and team goals, including training, sales, and customer relationship initiatives

Comply with all bank policies/procedures and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations

Essential Duties

Prepare and post general ledger entries on a daily, monthly, and annual basis, as applicable.

Reconcile assigned general ledger and internal demand deposit accounts, including accounts related to investments, loans, fixed assets, deposits, and other assigned areas.

Research and resolve discrepancies promptly, accurately, and with appropriate supporting documentation.

Maintain the fixed asset system and related accounting records.

Maintain the prepaid expense database and ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate accounting periods.

Coordinate the unclaimed property process, including record review, due diligence support, reconciliation, and required reporting.

Compile information for sales and use tax audits and prepare or support required regulatory filings.

Prepare recurring financial reports and create ad hoc reports and analyses for management, as requested.

Use the bank's core system report-writing tools and other accounting applications to obtain and analyze financial information.

Maintain effective internal controls and follow established accounting policies, procedures, and record-retention requirements.

Identify and recommend practical process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

Work closely with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer on projects, research, and other accounting matters.

Provide backup support for accounts payable, employee reimbursements, payroll, recurring reporting, and other Accounting Department duties, as trained and assigned.

Protect confidential employee, customer, and bank information and comply with applicable policies, laws, and regulatory requirements.

Perform other duties and responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and account reconciliation practices.

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Ability to analyze information, identifydiscrepancies, and apply sound judgment to resolve issues.

Ability to prioritize assignments, manage deadlines, and work effectively with periodic time-sensitive demands.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to clearly communicate complex accounting transactions to management.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling financial, employee, and customer information.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to learn and use advanced formulas, functions, data analysis tools, and reporting features.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and standard office technology, with the ability to learn the bank's core and accounting systems.

Commitment to internal controls, continuous improvement, teamwork, and professional service.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Preferred

One to three years of accounting, finance, banking operations, or comparable business experience.

Experience with general ledger systems, financial reporting tools, fixed asset systems, or bank core software.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Work is primarily performed in a seated position in an office or branch environment. Occasional standing or walking may be required. Duties involve minimal physical exertion, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of items weighing up to 10 pounds (e.g., files, binders, or office supplies). Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other standard office equipment is required.

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