Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach Jobs Hiring Now

Job Summary

The Accounting Intern reports directly to the Assistant Controller and provides support to the Finance and Accounting team. This role assists with daily operational tasks, contributes to accurate financial recordkeeping, and helps ensure departmental efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general office and administrative duties, including opening mail, filing, scanning, data entry and preparing journal entries.
• Assist with Accounts Payable (AP) and Expense Reimbursement (ER) processing.
  • Ensure invoices and expenses are properly coded and clearly described to support accurate accounting records, timely payments, and effective monthly reporting.
  • Learn core AP functions including invoice entry, expense coding, approval workflow, and accounting treatment for various activities, with hands on exposure to the Bank’s AP systems.
• Support department team members with additional tasks and projects as assigned.
• Follow all current departmental policies and procedures.

Compliance Responsibilities

Complies with all applicable state and federal banking laws, regulations, and internal policies related but not limited to lending, operations, and deposit requirements, including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations, Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, Financial Elder Abuse reporting laws, Sexual Harassment prevention policies, information security and privacy requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer literacy with foundational knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while performing repetitive tasks.

Equipment Operated

• Operates standard electronic computers and customary office equipment required to perform essential job functions.
• Use of equipment is required, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Nothing in this description is intended to limit the availability of reasonable accommodation under applicable law.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with office and computer-based work.
• Ability to sit and or stand for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manage, manipulate, or feel objects and operate standard office equipment.
• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with a controlled temperature and standard office conditions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required

Minimum Absence Requirement

As a part of the Bank’s internal control systems, employees holding sensitive positions are required to be absent from their duties for a minimum of two consecutive weeks each year. This position has been deemed to meet the test for a sensitive position, and therefore you will be required to meet the minimum absence requirement each and every year.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will be required to perform additional related work duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and/or management.

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Officer Title Eligibility

Within the Bank, Officer Titles may be designated for certain positions based on role scope, level of responsibility, and demonstrated competencies. Eligibility is determined by the nature of the position and applicable governance standards. This position is not designated as eligible for an Officer Title.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $16.90 – $24.50 per hour.

The actual hourly rate will be based on job‑related factors, including skills, experience, location, and alignment with the Bank’s compensation structure.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach reserve the right to modify, amend, or discontinue job duties or requirements at any time. Nothing in this job description creates a contract of employment, either express or implied, or alters the at‑will nature of employment.

April 30, 2026