Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 2–4 years of accounting experience to join our growing regional banking organization. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional with strong technical accounting skills and the desire to take on increasing responsibility within a dynamic finance team.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, general ledger integrity, regulatory reporting support, internal controls, and special finance initiatives.

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Prepare and post journal entries and supporting schedules
• Own assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close process
• Perform detailed account reconciliations (cash, loans, deposits, investments, accruals)
• Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation

Analysis & Controls

• Perform variance analysis and explain fluctuations
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities
• Assist with ad hoc analyses requested by senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2–4 years of accounting experience
• Strong technical accounting understanding
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry experience in:
  • Financial services or
  • Regional/community banking accounting
• Direct experience in:
  • Loan accounting
  • Deposit accounting
  • Investment securities accounting
• Experience with banking core systems and general ledger platforms
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks

The ideal candidate is:

• Ambitious and seeking long-term growth within a banking organization
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proactive identifies issues and proposes solutions
• Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

Benefits

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off