What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant - Banking position at JCW Group?
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a New Jersey based regional bank for a Senior Staff Accountant. This role supports the finance department by managing accounting cycles and financial reporting. This position requires 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes including accruals and journal entries.
- Prepare internal management reports and assist with board of director financial packages.
- Support the preparation of regulatory filings such as FDIC Call Reports and SEC documents (10-Q, 10-K).
- Perform complex reconciliations for fixed assets, investments, and intercompany accounts.
- Monitor internal control environments to ensure SOX compliance and GAAP adherence.
- Liaison with internal and external auditors during annual examinations.
- Provide guidance and technical review for junior staff accountants.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of accounting experience, specifically within the banking or financial services industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or candidate preferred.
- Technical knowledge of US GAAP and banking-specific regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in bank core accounting software (e.g., Fiserv Prologue, Premier) and advanced Excel.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for variance and trend analysis.
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Salary : $75,000 - $90,000