Finance Associate

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Coastal is at the forefront of modern banking, combining strong financial infrastructure with cutting‑edge Banking‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) and fintech enablement strategies. We support not only individuals with their personal banking needs; we also empower businesses by integrating modern banking technology that drives growth, flexibility, and innovation.

At Coastal, we think and move like entrepreneurs; focused on impact, speed, and continuous improvement. We believe in working smart, collaborating deeply, and building solutions that unlock real potential. If you're someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, loves solving complex problems, and wants to help shape the future of banking, we’d love to meet you.

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The Finance Associate is an entry‑level, early‑career role designed to build broad foundational experience across the Finance function at Coastal Community Bank, a unique hybrid of fintech innovation and community banking tradition. This role supports multiple teams—including Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounts Payable, and Financial Operations—and will gain exposure to the full spectrum of financial processes within the bank.

• Assist with month‑end and quarter‑end close processes under direction of senior team members.

• Support journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and financial documentation.

• Work across teams to gather, validate, and organize financial data.

• Help maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP standards.

• Support preparation of internal financial reports and external audit requests.

• Assist with daily and monthly reconciliations.

• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting activities, and variance analysis.

• Help build and maintain basic financial models and Excel‑based reporting tools.

• Support preparation of dashboards or presentations for leadership.

• Support analysis of Banking‑as‑a‑Service (BaaS) program metrics.

• Assist with operational finance tasks such as fee revenue tracking and partner settlement support.

• Participate in cross‑functional finance projects involving product, compliance, and operations teams.

• Assist with basic loan accounting support, including maintaining loan schedules, validating data inputs, and escalating discrepancies to senior accounting staff.

• Assist finance staff with loan accounting activities such as interest income review, loan balance tie‑outs, and data validation.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.

• Openness to learning and a demonstrated growth mindset; actively seeks to build new skills across different finance functions.

• Willingness to accept and act on feedback with professionalism and curiosity.

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Proactive attitude with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and seek clarification when needed.

• Demonstrated reliability, follow‑through, and eagerness to contribute to team goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.

• Demonstrated experience working with Excel at an advanced level (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, basic modeling). VBA experience a plus.

• 1‑3 years’ experience in finance either through internship or work experience.

• Be the Best – Communicate effectively, pay close attention to detail, and prioritize your personal development.

• Be Relentless – Thrive in a goal‑oriented environment exercising both patience and persistence. Advocate for our customers and team members and strive to promote the Coastal Difference.

• Be Un‑Bankey – Be a forward thinker with a creative mindset. Build long‑lasting relationships promoting the Coastal Difference, built on a foundation of integrity, honesty, and trust.

• Embrace Gray Thinking – Use sound judgment while decision‑making and problem‑solving. Think outside the box.

• Stay Flexible – Organize and strategize effectively while always being prepared to adapt on the fly. Seek efficiencies for Coastal to work…