Staff Accountant

Responsible for independently managing key general ledger functions, performing complex account reconciliations, and providing analytical insights to support financial reporting, forecasting, and management decision‑making.

• Independently maintain and reconcile complex general ledger accounts and related subledgers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Serve as a key contributor to month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare, review, and post daily and monthly journal entries requiring analysis, estimates, and judgement.
• Complete schedules and maintain documentation for mortgage servicing rights, allowance for loan losses, other real estate owned, FDIC premiums, and other assigned areas.
• Prepare and maintain schedules supporting current and deferred income tax accounts.
• Maintain and oversee Fixed Asset schedules and sub-ledgers in accordance with corporate policy and GAAP.
• Perform in‑depth variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts; identify trends, risks, and underlying business drivers, and communicate findings to Finance leadership.
• Analyze financial results to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
• Validate and analyze financial data used in SEC, regulatory, tax, and REIT reporting, ensuring consistency and integrity across reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with Finance personnel to ensure compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Communicate and coordinate directly with external auditors during the annual financial statement audit.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide oversight and backup support for accounts payable processes as needed, ensuring continuity of operations. 
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and internal control enhancements. 
• Conforms to General Performance Expectations as identified for all employees.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 4-6 years of progressive experience in accounting or related field preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and mathematical proficiency.
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpreting, analyzing and reporting financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary Range $55,380 to $70,000 Annually

Compensation offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education and, where applicable, licenses or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Along with a competitive compensation program please visit the benefits section of our Careers page to view available benefits.

Chemung Canal Trust Company/Capital Bank/Canal Bank fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where employees are able to succeed to their full potential. EEO/AA Including Veterans and Disabled.