Staff Accountant

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant supports the Finance Department in fulfilling its accounting, reporting, and compliance responsibilities to stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, and directors. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits, and ensuring strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily correspondent bank reconciliations
• Post transactions to the General Ledger
• Process Accounts Payable transactions
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Perform daily and month-end General Ledger reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies by collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely clearance
• Set up and maintain accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
• Prepare financial and management reports as requested
• Compile schedules and documentation for annual external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations
• Perform ongoing financial control activities in accordance with internal control policies and procedures
• Provide backup support for other accounting staff through cross-training
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in financial institution accounting and deposit operations policies and procedures strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and initiative
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact regularly with senior managers, officers, and executives
• Ability to assess workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend process enhancements to increase efficiency