Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Controller

Overview:

Perform daily accounting functions as well as month-end and quarter-end close. Learn the full cycle of accounting operations for an SEC public company. You will be performing day-to-day corporate accounting tasks but also gain experience in working with other departments within the bank, auditors, and third-party servicers.

Essential Duties:

• Book various accounting journal entries on the GL system
• Prepare daily and monthly reconciliations
• Prepare wire forms for brokered borrowings/mortgage remittances/etc.
• Prepare summary reports for Management
• Prepare and compile various documents and files for Management and Board meetings or External Auditors
• Prepare weekly and monthly submissions to the FRB
• Research and learn more complex areas of accounting related to banking and internal controls
• Find ways to improve current accounting procedures and tasks to gain efficiency
• Ad-Hoc projects and tasks to help the Senior Accountants, Assistant Controller, and Controller

Education/Additional Training or Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other Business-related areas
• CPA License (or working towards it) preferred but not required

Knowledge/Experience/Skillset:

• Basic accounting knowledge and 0-3 years of experience.
• Familiarity with bank accounting preferred but not required
• Software skills including Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe, Internet, and Email
• Ability to communicate effectively both in person and in writing
• Ability to learn and work independently
• Inquisitive & analytical mind and willingness to grow professionally

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