Staff Accountant

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

We are partnering with a phenomenal Financial Institution currently targeting a Staff Accountant to join their Accounting and Finance Department. Ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting. The role is 5 days onsite, with option for hybrid work down the line.

• Review, analyze, and process moderately complex financial transactions in line with GAAP, raising concerns or irregularities to a supervisor when appropriate.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts and ensure outstanding items are cleared within an appropriate timeframe (generally within 30 days unless otherwise justified).
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Handle accounts payable duties and maintain related documentation.
• Process and reconcile fixed‑asset and prepaid accounts, including analyzing month‑end depreciation for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Assist with tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support the processing and reconciliation of investment‑related activity.
• Prepare disbursements, maintain financial records, and generate reports for the organization’s charitable or community‑focused fund.
• Perform responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory standards relevant to financial institutions.
• Assist with cost‑accounting functions for internal operations.
• Help manage record storage and retrieval processes for the department.
• Share responsibility for the daily reconciliation of the institution’s Federal Reserve account, escalating unresolved issues as needed.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Support preparation of information needed for pledging collateral with the Federal Reserve or other applicable lending institutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — or comparable professional experience.
• Solid understanding of accounting systems with the ability to learn new platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
• Intermediate‑to‑advanced Excel proficiency and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance