Careers

Bankers’ Bank of the West (BBW) is a community bank service provider (other banks are our customers). Founded in 1980, BBW provides essential products and services to 250 community bank clients in the western states and Great Plains region. With increased regulations and security for financial institutions, we need people who can help us grow as a business and as a leader in community banking.

We offer a competitive compensation package with bonus eligibility and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance; HSA with generous employer contribution; parking/public transportation allowance; 11 paid holidays; and vacation, sick and personal time off. Our 401(k) Plan includes 7.5% employer matching/contributions and immediate vesting.

Administrative Assistant

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Administrative Assistant provides a wide range of administrative support to all levels of the organization, which includes the bank and its affiliate companies. This position will be responsible for answering a multi-line phone system, greeting visitors, projecting a friendly, helpful attitude that produces a positive customer experience, and managing multiple tasks and projects with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring deadlines are met.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
▪ Manage inbound phone calls and route as appropriate
▪ Greet and direct all customers, guests, and vendors in a friendly, helpful manner
▪ Handle and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
▪ Prepare shipping for letters and packages, individual and bulk, including bank statements, notices, and customer communications
▪ Organize and send quarterly cash management system letters to customer users
▪ Maintain document imaging for Bank Card and Cash Management departments and provide research assistance as necessary
▪ Order and stock office supplies and break room and assist with associated vendor management
▪ Serve as a point of contact with property management for office needs, scheduling maintenance, and performing upkeep and cleaning requests
▪ Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned
▪ Assist with Senior Administrative Assistant responsibilities in their absence

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
▪ 4+ years of related reception and/or administrative support experience
▪ High school diploma or equivalent
▪ Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills with an emphasis on phone etiquette and customer service, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
▪ Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
▪ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
▪ Certified Notary Public preferred
▪ Practiced in the management of time and projects with the ability to adapt to sudden change and successfully multitask
▪ High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision as well as collaboratively
▪ Structured, logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
▪ Ability to lift 50 lbs.
▪ Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

WORK ENVIRONMENT
▪ Professional high-rise office in a secure suite in downtown Denver, CO.
▪ Working hours may vary between 6:00 AM–5:00 PM MT, Monday–Friday, with extended hours, as necessary
▪ Extended periods of computer and telephone usage

Hiring salary range is available upon request – please contact HR or hiring manager for information.

We invite banking professionals to submit a resume to hr@bbwest.com at any time. Resumes are kept on file for a year after submission for consideration should suitable opportunities arise.

Accounting Administrator

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Accounting Administrator is responsible for accounting and financial reporting for the bank, holding company, and affiliated subsidiaries (collectively “the Organization”). The position is responsible for adhering to all related generally accepted accounting principles, tax and regulatory laws, rules, and regulations to always reflect the financial position of the Organization adequately and accurately.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed reporting and analysis of information for use by management and Board of Directors
• Administer accounts payable and expense reporting, including gathering and review of invoices; act as liaison with vendors and payees for tax information and billing issues; accurately enter payments into the Organization’s accounting systems; prepare, print, and mail checks or send payments following appropriate signatures or approvals; and issue replacement and stop payments
• Ensure management of, and compliance with, the Organization’s expense and capitalization policy, Concur system processing, and expense payments
• Prepare and submit end of year applicable 1099 forms, including DIV, INT, and NEC, and periodic sales, use, and personal property tax filings and payments
• Manage fixed asset accounting system, and coordinate with other departments on acquisitions and disposals
• Complete monthly reconciliation and journal entries associated with the bank’s investment portfolio, fixed assets, and other forward-looking accruals
• Perform month-end closing of general ledger, including calculation of capital ratios, cost of funds, and income tax accruals, preparation of journal entries, and general ledger review and analysis
• Monitor accrual balances and amounts, recommending adjustments as necessary
• Coordinate collection of materials for annual financial audit and regulatory examinations
• Process collection of affiliated subsidiaries’ accounts receivable and complete associated accounting
• Administer shareholder accounting, reporting, and transactions, and fulfill audit requests
• Prepare periodic regulatory reports, including the Call Report, FR Y-9SP, FR Y-6, FR Y-8, FR 2644, etc.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and asset-liability management
• Maintain related policies and reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements
• Respond to comments and perform special projects from senior management and external auditors
• Ad-hoc reporting, information gathering, and other duties and special projects as assigned
• Participate in monthly rotation for day-end closing and assist with infrequent front desk coverage
• Serve as a secondary backup for the Safekeeping & Investments Department

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting or Finance, or related business degree (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• Minimum of five years of banking, accounting, bookkeeping, and/or financial reporting experience
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales and use tax, and/or personal property tax
• Direct work with general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Understanding of banking regulations and procedures preferred
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, time management, oral and written communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the Organization and externally
• High degree of initiative, dependability, and ability to work with little supervision and collaboratively
• High proficiency with QuickBooks, Concur, and MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficiency with other programs in the Microsoft Office suite of products and Adobe Acrobat
• Work with others in a professional and cooperative manner, promoting a positive image of the Organization
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional high-rise office in a secure suite in downtown Denver, CO
• Working hours may vary between 6:00 AM–5:00 PM MT, Monday–Friday, with extended hours, as necessary
• Position may require occasional travel to attend conferences, events, workshops, or seminars to maintain and enhance accounting, finance, and regulatory knowledge
• Computer and telephone usage for extended periods of time

Hiring salary range is available upon request – please contact HR or hiring manager for information.

We invite banking professionals to submit a resume to hr@bbwest.com at any time. Resumes are kept on file for a year after submission for consideration should suitable opportunities arise.