Bank of the Sierra is currently the largest independent bank headquartered in Tulare County. With a focus on personal service, Bank of the Sierra is positioned as an independent bank serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses, including agriculture and real estate customers, in Fresno, Kern, Kings,Los Angeles, Tulareand Venturacounties. The mission of Bank of the Sierra is, "To provide the highest return on equity to our shareholders consistent with sound banking practices."
As a full service bank, Bank of the Sierra looks to fill a variety of positions which require many different skill sets. We hire those who will display strong moral and ethical behavior in day-to-day dealings with individual consumers, businesses, employees, and communities.
Bank of the Sierra was honored to be chosen as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For in Central California.' Only a small number of organizations in the nation receive this honor and Bank of the Sierra is one of 16 in the Central Valley to make the list.
According to employees, our bank is known for its 'family-like' atmosphere. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, professional development through education, tuition reimbursement and promotions.
The generous benefits our eligible employees receive include medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
Apply online or at any one of our branches.
Porterville Main - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Applicant must have banking experience, with knowledge of operations and credit functions highly desired; must also have the ability and willingness to learn new information; must be able to perform duties with little supervision and complete all assignments in a timely manner. Applicant should be detail oriented and very organized. Applicant computer skills must include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer functions as directed.
Job duties will include:
Bakersfield Cal Avenue - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting Market President, loan officers and lobby customers. STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND CONFIDENTIALITY ARE A MUST. Candidate will provide administrative assistance associated with commercial loans portfolio management including: delinquency monitoring/reports, filing/pulling loan files for officers, maintaining tickler system and reports, processing loan documents for booking, and processing loan payments. Candidate will pull credit and Experian Business reports, loan tracking, file management, quarterly loan reports, monthly and quarterly A/R Collateral Schedules, and track for financial information for loan files. Responsibility includes all related tasks in this area. Must be a self starter with excellent telephone etiquette, computer knowledge of all banking programs used for loan processing. Candidate must be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure, have good communication and organizational skills and be a team player.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
At the direction of the Director of Bank Security and Support Operations, assists with maintenance of Bank of the Sierra's Corporate Office and its many branches. Performs the follwoing essential duties and resposibilities:
Assists with Corporate and Branch Facilities Maintenenace and remodels, refurbishments, along with overseeing service vendor contracts. Troubleshooting any branch issues pertaining to the branch offices such as coordinating service calls for all 40 branch offices including Corporate, SITEC, and offsite ATM kiosks.
Assists with New De NOvo branch construction build-ups, which involve a strong working relationship with the Bank's general contractor, the project architect, and any number of sub-contractors.
Assists with overseeing the Bank's courier operations, work with Premier Security Group, works with Insurance companies to place new offices on the Bank's insurance program and ensure Certificate of Liability Insurances is placed along with copies mailed to lease holders, and assists with performing monthly certifications.
Back up for oversseing the purchasing order of Bank/Branch supplies, overseeing storage warehouses, and overseeing mail operations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include processing internal and external payments through accounts payable, may assist in the preparation of financial reports for management and various regulatory governmental agencies, will cross-train in specialized accounting work for the recording, maintenance and audit of financial transactions of the bank. Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, be proficient in MS Word and Excel, have excellent keyboarding skills and know 10-key by touch. Must be able to perform complex mathematical calculations and be able to interface with peers and members of the management staff.
Visalia Mooney - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include but not limited to - Perform all duties as assigned in accordance with procedures. Perfect the banks security interest in collateral. This will include following for recorded Deeds of Trust, Title Policies, Certificate of Titles, UCC Financing Statements, Hazard and Flood Insurance and other documents as needed. In addition process incoming payments as needed and provide support for branch staff.
Must be a quick learner, be able to perform multiple tasks under pressure, be organized and able to prioritize various job duties. Must work well with other and be a team player. Candidate should be familiar with Jack Henry Browser, Microsoft Word, Excel and be able to learn new programs quickly.
Bakersfield Cal Avenue - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting Market President, loan officers and lobby customers. STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND CONFIDENTIALITY ARE A MUST. Candidate will provide administrative assistance associated with commercial loans portfolio management including: delinquency monitoring/reports, filing/pulling loan files for officers, maintaining tickler system and reports, processing loan documents for booking, and processing loan payments. Candidate will pull credit and Experian Business reports, loan tracking, file management, quarterly loan reports, monthly and quarterly A/R Collateral Schedules, and track for financial information for loan files. Responsibility includes all related tasks in this area. Must be a self starter with excellent telephone etiquette, computer knowledge of all banking programs used for loan processing. Candidate must be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure, have good communication and organizational skills and be a team player.
Three Rivers - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. Handle customer inquiries and complaints. Mentor staff and stay up to date on changes in bank policies and procedures. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
Corporate (Porterville) - 40 hours
DUTIES: Construct spreads of financial statements, identify credit weaknesses and transaction risks as well as areas where further information must be obtained and analyzed. Perform trend analysis and process amendments and waivers in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. Provide performance updates to Senior Management, identify and act on warning signs. Assist in assessing and grading loans, preparing informational requests for regulatory and internal reports. Support Credit Administration to screen and structure prospective loan transactions, conduct due diligence, complete underwriting of commercial credits, and work with loan officers to obtain credit approval. May be asked to supervise Credit Analysts and provide training, as needed.
SKILLS: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, executives, and other departments. Excellent administrative and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with specific ability to translate complex financial information into an organized and presentable manner.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or 2-3 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two college level accounting courses is necessary.
Ventura - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include opening new accounts, providing loan services, selling bank products, assisting customers with bank transactions, receive deposits, cashing checks, etc. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person who enjoys working with the public. Strong communication skills required.
Ventura - 40 hours
The Senior Credit Analyst develops expertise in evaluating the credit worthiness of individuals and businesses. The Senior Credit Analyst determines the likelihood that a borrower will be able to meet financial obligations and pay back a loan, often by spreading a borrower’s financial statements and reviewing the borrower’s financial history to determine if cash flow conditions will be conducive to satisfactory loan repayment. The Senior Credit Analyst, besides being skilled at financial statement analysis, uses a number of performance metrics when reviewing the financial history of a potential borrower. The Senior Credit Analyst focuses on determining whether the borrower will have sufficient cash flow by comparing borrower performance metrics to industry standards, other borrowers, and historical trends.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Candidate will be working in all areas of the SOS department. Responsibilities may include working with unpostables, NSFs, encoding errors, adjustments, Fed returns, Branch Capture data entry and researching out of balance transactions. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure and have the ability to communicate, research and resolve inquiries and problems. Must have computer and 10-key skills and be proficient in Silverlakes.
Ojai - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Primary responsibilities include assisting the Treasurer in the day-to-day management of the Securities Investment Portfolio, and being a backup in running the Bank's Asset/Liability Interest Rate Risk model. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the analysis and preparation of monthly and quarterly asset/liability management reports, investment reports, and the taking of minutes at the Asset and Liability Committee and Investment Committee meetings. This position also provides quarterly support to the Accounting Department under the direction of the Controller or Assistant Controller in preparation of quarterly regulatory reports. Responsiblities may include other accounting related duties as may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 4 year degree in Business, Finance, or Economics. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formula structuring. Report writing such as Cognos, Access or Crystal reports and prior banking experience, a plus. Individual must be a team player and have excellent organizational skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and handle a varied volumee of work quickly and accurately.
Pismo - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include opening new accounts, providing loan services, selling bank products, assisting customers with bank transactions, receive deposits, cashing checks, etc. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person who enjoys working with the public. Strong communication skills required.
Lindsay - 36 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.
System Administrator (Porterville) - 40 Hours
The function of the System Administrator is to administer and maintain the Bank's servers within the Virtual Server infrastructure and assist the Bank's Network Administrator in the administration and maintenance of the Bank's Virtual Desktop infrastructure. Assist with the daily operations of the network and networked applications ensuring that all systems are operating porperly. Assist in the resolution of tickets within the Help Desk system.
