What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at New Edge Associates a Talent Acquisition Firm?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic Accounting & Finance team within a banking environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of financial operations during a high-impact period, with a strong focus on accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of the month-end close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on banking accounting experience, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and demonstrates a high level of ownership and precision in their work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the month-end close process, including preparation of accurate accruals
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports to the Federal Reserve Bank, State of Florida, and U.S. Department of Commerce
- Deliver recurring and ad-hoc financial reports to Head Office
- Maintain and reconcile Fixed Assets and Prepaid General Ledger accounts
- Review daily COB reports within T24 and escalate discrepancies as needed
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing required documentation
- Oversee vendor management processes, ensuring W9/W8 documentation is current and compliant
- Coordinate the preparation and distribution of annual 1099 forms
- Process accounts payable and record associated journal entries
- Ensure adherence to BSA, AML, and OFAC regulatory requirements
- Assist with additional accounting and finance-related initiatives as needed
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- 5–7 years of accounting experience within a banking or financial institution
- Strong expertise in month-end close processes, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
- Working knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements
- Experience with T24 or similar core banking systems is a plus
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment