What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at PATRIOT BANK, N.A.?
Description
We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant with 3–5 years of accounting experience to join our growing regional banking organization. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional with strong technical accounting skills, regional banking experience, and the desire to take on increasing responsibility within a dynamic finance team.
The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, general ledger integrity, regulatory reporting support, internal controls, and special finance initiatives.
Financial Reporting & Close Process
- Prepare and post journal entries and supporting schedules
- Own assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close process
- Perform detailed account reconciliations (cash, loans, deposits, investments, accruals)
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
- Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation
Analysis & Controls
- Perform variance analysis and explain fluctuations
- Identify process improvements and automation opportunities
- Assist with ad hoc analyses requested by senior leadership
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 3–5 years of experience in:
- Financial services or
- Regional/community banking accounting department
- Strong technical accounting understanding
- Advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience in:
- Loan accounting
- Deposit accounting
- Investment securities accounting
- Call Report preparation
- Experience with banking core systems and general ledger platforms
- Familiarity with internal control frameworks
The ideal candidate is:
- Ambitious and seeking long-term growth within a banking organization
- Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proactive and identifies issues and proposes solutions
- Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
Benefits
- 401K
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off