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