What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Five Rivers Bank?
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Annual Hiring Salary Range: $63,000 -- $70,000
Role
We are pleased to announce that Five Rivers Bank, a recently opened de novo bank located in Northern New Jersey, is already growing. We have the need for a new Staff Accountant. If you have 1 – 3 years of recent experience as a Staff Accountant in banking or financial services, this position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Chief Financial Officer, gaining exposure to all areas of financial management within a growing de novo bank. This role is well-suited for an ambitious professional seeking to build their career in banking and advance to a Senior Accountant or managerial position as the Bank expands. If this sounds interesting, read on for more information:
The Staff Accountant will play an important role in supporting the Bank’s accounting operations by assisting with daily reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and contributing to the month-end close process.
The Staff Accountant’s Key Responsibilities
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $63,000 - $70,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Annual Hiring Salary Range: $63,000 -- $70,000
Role
We are pleased to announce that Five Rivers Bank, a recently opened de novo bank located in Northern New Jersey, is already growing. We have the need for a new Staff Accountant. If you have 1 – 3 years of recent experience as a Staff Accountant in banking or financial services, this position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Chief Financial Officer, gaining exposure to all areas of financial management within a growing de novo bank. This role is well-suited for an ambitious professional seeking to build their career in banking and advance to a Senior Accountant or managerial position as the Bank expands. If this sounds interesting, read on for more information:
The Staff Accountant will play an important role in supporting the Bank’s accounting operations by assisting with daily reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and contributing to the month-end close process.
The Staff Accountant’s Key Responsibilities
- Performs daily account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data between core banking systems and the general ledger
- Prepares and posts routine journal entries for revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts
- Assists with the month-end close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Supports the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules for CFO review
- Compiles documentation and supports audit and regulatory reporting requirements
- Assists in maintaining internal controls and compliance with accounting policies
- Partners with internal teams to research and resolves variances or discrepancies
- Contributes to process improvement initiatives that streamlines accounting workflows
- Monitors accounts payable activity to ensure proper coding and timely posting of invoices
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience (banking or financial services preferred)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs)
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- EOE
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $63,000 - $70,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Salary : $63,000 - $70,000