Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance through regular reconciliation and review. This position will report to the Controller.

MAJOR AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor accounts and prepare and record journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Adhere to record keeping procedures and accounting systems.
• Examine, or analyze accounting records or financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with record keeping standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change; manage the process of innovative change effectively.
• Participate in client, partner or vendor meetings as an accounting liaison to discuss bank opportunities; identify needs and evaluate business solution alternatives.
• Ensure funding processes protect the bank against unnecessary risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compliance - Assists in the Bank's compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

• Develop familiarity with all applicable federal and state banking rules and regulations.
• Adhere to all applicable Bank policies and procedures.
• Cooperate with banking Regulators and Auditors.

Interpersonal/Team Skills - Cultivate and maintain a professional image and rapport with customers, the public, co-workers, Regulators, Auditors, Bank Management and Directors.

• Positive attitude and the ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback.
• Keep appropriate parties informed of project status, problems, issues, etc.
• Negotiate and attempt to resolve conflicts around projects or work assignments; communicate problems to manager as needed.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Intermediate level knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills, with emphasis on priorities and goal setting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related degree or equivalent work experience.
• Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excel/Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Knowledge of banking/financial services industry
• 1 - 2 years' experience within financial services institution

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.