First Secure Community Bank in Joliet is looking for an internal auditor to join our growing team! The selected candidate will participate in annual risk assessment and development of a risk-based audit program for the bank plan. Responsible for performing and evaluating audits of all operational and financial areas of the bank. Present findings and recommendations for improvements to bank management and the Audit Committee of the bank. Must also comply with all internal policies and procedures and Federal and State regulations and guidance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent financial auditing experience with a bank or CPA firm or bank auditing consulting company.
• More than five years of experience as an internal auditor with a bank is required.
• Knowledge of banking laws and regulations
• Knowledge of internal control framework and documentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize concurrent responsibilities.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle delicate circumstances professionally.

Please send your resume to hr@firstsecurebank.com, or feel free to mail to:

Human Resources
First Secure Community Bank
2398 Essington Road
Joliet, IL 60435

EOE/Drug Free Workplace
LOCAL CANDIDATES - No Relocation Provided

MASON CITY NATIONAL BANK is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to lead the overall loan portfolio. The bank is looking for someone who is proven in agricultural lending and who has a strong risk understanding, relationship-building ability and the understanding of laws and regulations. The individual must be a team-oriented person who appreciates ensuring the bank’s reputation of complete customer service. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a strong accounting/finance background. The bank will offer a compensation package commensurate with experience including health insurance for employee and family, disability and life insurance. In addition, the bank offers a 401k plan including profit-sharing. Send resume to mcnb1dave@frontier.com.

Senior Accountant Job Purpose:

The Senior Accountant provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization. The senior accountant is responsible for the accounting functions for the organization and supervises the reconciliation area of the bank. The senior accountant reports directly to the Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and directly assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to accounting matters, taxes and regulatory filings and exams from an accounting standpoint.

Senior Accountant Job Duties:

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Prepare journal entries to record financial activity throughout the month
• Conduct month-end close process
• Calculate monthly tax entry and process it.
• Comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Assist CFO with implementation of new FASB and GAAP policies
• Assist CFO in preparing queries and reports needed to manage and monitor operational and financial activity
• Maintain and develop company accounting procedures and processes
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency
• Prepare monthly financial statement reports
• Manage general ledger and assist month-end/year-end close processes
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with user departments and vendors.
• Verifies application results by reviewing and balancing key reports
• Gather information and assist McGladrey tax professionals to support their preparation of our tax returns and any tax issues
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Assist CFO in ensuring financial and IT issues identified by internal auditors, OCC examiners and/or external auditors are resolved timely and properly.
• Prepare data for the issuance of financial information and regulatory and SEC filings, specifically, Call report, Form 8-K, 10-K, and 10-Q filings

Send a resume to Mkingry@ottawasavings.com

Citizens Community Bank has an opening for a seasoned Commercial Lender with strong business development skills and contacts in the Metro area. Prior lending experience required. Candidates should demonstrate excellent analytical skills, decision making, and organization skills along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should email their resume plus salary history to dmcameron@citizenscommunitybank.com