Staff Accountant GL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hyannis, MA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a range of moderate to complex accounting and financial reporting activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Bank's general ledger, financial statements, and regulatory reports. This role requires adherence to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while proactively resolving discrepancies and leveraging technology to improve financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Bank's general ledger function, preparing and ensuring accuracy in daily financial statements, reconciliation of fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrual accounts.
• Record and reconcile monthly investment activity, ensuring all balances align with external reports.
• Manage the Bank's reconciliation program to verify that all accounts are formally reconciled, transactions are properly authorized and recorded per GAAP, and assets are protected from unauthorized use.
• Maintain and update the Master List of Accounts requiring reconciliation, as defined by the Bank's Reconciliation Policy.
• Identify aging reconciling items and present findings to management.
• Prepare the Bank's asset, liability, and operational account reconciliations.
• Responsible for filing federal and state tax payments and reports related to withheld income taxes.
• Develop expertise in the Bank's core and ancillary financial systems, serving as a super-user and providing guidance on system functionality and enhancements.
• Generates and analyzes financial reports to support decision making, leveraging tools such as excel, Power BI, or SQL-based reporting solutions to identify trends and improve financial processes.
• Identify, develop, and implement technology-driven improvements to enhance financial analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics or its equivalent through substantial specialized education in finance and accounting.
• One to five years of bank related accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles required.
• Superior IT capabilities in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, among others); advanced Excel skills are preferred.
• Sound analytical ability and aptitude for interpreting information to apply to specific business situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with tact and diplomacy.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement