Bookkeeper Jobs at Centennial Bank with Visa Sponsorship
Centennial Bank hires Bookkeepers across its community banking network, with roles focused on transaction reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. The bank has a track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified accounting professionals, making it a viable target if you're navigating F-1 OPT, H-1B, or other employment-based pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Electronic Banking Card Specialist, Sr serves as a subject matter expert for debit cards, credit cards, and card disputes. All duties of the Electronic Banking Card Specialist, Sr will adhere to federal regulations and serves customers through other banking professionals. This role will be the primary resource for customer/lending issues and resolutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Receive and respond to internal queues of front office requests, which includes tickets, emails, phone calls, letters, and various card applications. This duty is performed daily, about 40% of the time.
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Work directly with departmental systems, lenders/retail, and customers to resolve card issues, errors, and fraud. This duty is performed daily, about 40% of the time.
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Process, reconcile, and balance day-to-day card transactions. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.
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Resolve cardholder issues in coordination with front line staff and customers. This duty is performed as needed, about 10% of the time.
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Adhere to all federal regulations including Regulation E and UDAAP. This duty is performed daily.
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The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
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Complete required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
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Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 19 to 23 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Highly repetitive, low physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires concentration in the performance of tasks for consistent time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to navigate various software
- Must possess strong communication skills and good documentation/organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and sometimes tight schedules
- Excellent customer service skills and a minimum of two years of related experience
- Experience with card systems a plus
- Experience with FIS systems a plus
- Applicant is expected to have experience servicing customer needs in an often fast-paced environment
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
The Electronic Banking Card Specialist, Sr serves as a subject matter expert for debit cards, credit cards, and card disputes. All duties of the Electronic Banking Card Specialist, Sr will adhere to federal regulations and serves customers through other banking professionals. This role will be the primary resource for customer/lending issues and resolutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Receive and respond to internal queues of front office requests, which includes tickets, emails, phone calls, letters, and various card applications. This duty is performed daily, about 40% of the time.
-
Work directly with departmental systems, lenders/retail, and customers to resolve card issues, errors, and fraud. This duty is performed daily, about 40% of the time.
-
Process, reconcile, and balance day-to-day card transactions. This duty is performed daily, about 10% of the time.
-
Resolve cardholder issues in coordination with front line staff and customers. This duty is performed as needed, about 10% of the time.
-
Adhere to all federal regulations including Regulation E and UDAAP. This duty is performed daily.
-
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. This duty is performed daily.
-
Complete required BSA/AML training and other compliance training as assigned. This duty is performed quarterly.
-
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc, plus 19 to 23 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to utilize common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in situations of a routine nature.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Not indicated.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Intermediate: 10-Key, Alphanumeric Data Entry, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periodically exposed to such elements as noise, intermittent standing, walking, pushing, carrying, or lifting; but none are present to the extent of being disagreeable.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Highly repetitive, low physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires concentration in the performance of tasks for consistent time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Must possess a demonstrated ability to navigate various software
- Must possess strong communication skills and good documentation/organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as accomplish work assignments under minimal supervision and sometimes tight schedules
- Excellent customer service skills and a minimum of two years of related experience
- Experience with card systems a plus
- Experience with FIS systems a plus
- Applicant is expected to have experience servicing customer needs in an often fast-paced environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Bookkeeper Jobs at Centennial Bank Jobs
Align Your Credentials With Bank Accounting Standards
Centennial Bank's Bookkeeper roles sit within a regulated banking environment, so your resume should reflect familiarity with GAAP, bank reconciliation workflows, and core ledger software. Highlight any experience with financial institutions specifically, not just general bookkeeping.
Target Branch Locations With Active Openings
Centennial Bank operates across multiple states with concentrated community banking presence in the South and Southeast. Search by specific state or metro when applying, since sponsorship decisions are often made at the regional level for accounting support roles.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Bookkeeper Roles by Visa Type
Not every open Bookkeeper listing at Centennial Bank will explicitly mention sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter active openings by the visa types the bank has historically supported, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
Clarify OPT Authorization Before Your First Interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm that your STEM OPT extension applies to your accounting or finance classification before interviewing. Centennial Bank will need to verify your work authorization through E-Verify, so having your documentation current avoids delays at the offer stage.
Prepare for PERM Documentation Early in the Process
For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, Centennial Bank's HR team will need to run a DOL PERM labor market test. Gather your education transcripts and prior employment records early, since PERM requires demonstrating your qualifications meet the minimum requirements for the specific Bookkeeper role.
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Find Bookkeeper at Centennial Bank JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Centennial Bank sponsor H-1B visas for Bookkeepers?
Yes, Centennial Bank has sponsored H-1B visas for roles in its accounting and finance functions, including Bookkeeper positions. Sponsorship is not automatic with every offer, so it's worth raising the topic directly during the hiring process. The bank files H-1B petitions through USCIS, and cap-subject cases are subject to the annual lottery with an October 1 start date.
How do I apply for Bookkeeper jobs at Centennial Bank?
Applications go through Centennial Bank's careers portal, where Bookkeeper openings are listed by location. You can also find and filter active Bookkeeper roles at Centennial Bank that are open to visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions based on the bank's historical sponsorship activity. Tailor your application to emphasize bank reconciliation, general ledger experience, and any regulated financial environment background.
Which visa types does Centennial Bank commonly use for Bookkeeper roles?
Centennial Bank has worked with several visa categories for accounting-related roles, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, J-1, and employment-based Green Card pathways like EB-2 and EB-3. For Bookkeeper positions specifically, H-1B and F-1 OPT are the most common entry points, with some candidates transitioning to permanent residency sponsorship after establishing tenure with the bank.
What qualifications does Centennial Bank expect for Bookkeeper positions?
Centennial Bank typically looks for candidates with a background in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in transaction recording, account reconciliation, and financial reporting. Familiarity with banking-specific compliance requirements and proficiency in accounting software are practical advantages. For visa sponsorship cases, your degree credentials should clearly support the specialty occupation classification USCIS requires for H-1B filings.
How long does the sponsorship process take for a Bookkeeper role at Centennial Bank?
Timeline depends on the visa type. F-1 OPT authorization is already in place before you start, so no additional USCIS filing is needed. H-1B sponsorship tied to the annual cap requires lottery selection in April and a October 1 start, meaning you could wait up to six months from offer to employment. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship runs longer, often 18 months or more from initiation through DOL and USCIS processing.
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