Description
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Assistant Controller and Controller with internal financial operations, general ledger accounting, monthly close processes, accounts payable, regulatory reporting, and financial statement preparation. This role requires a high level of detail orientation, organizational discipline, and communication across departments. It serves as a foundational position with a growth path to more senior accounting roles.
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Fiserv, Report / Database Software (i.e., Cognos, Power BI), Concur, Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS), Outlook, and Teams.
- Ownership mindset and a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain flexibility.
- Sound judgment, confidentiality, and ethical integrity
Professional Competencies
Self-starter with initiative to improve processes.Comfortable working independently and within a collaborative team.Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.Aptitude for continuous learning and upward mobility.Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.A minimum of 2 to 5 years of banking or related experience preferred.Accounting and / or accounts payable experience preferred.WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This position may at times require evening and weekend work; therefore, daily hours should be flexible.Reliable transportation is required for occasional travel, generally to branch or affiliate offices or training.Hybrid or remote work arrangement may be permitted with CFO approval in consultation with Human Resources.