Staff Accountant

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.