Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Taunton, MA

Status: Full Time

Summary:

Performs a variety of accounting, external reporting, and customer service duties in conformance with established Bank policies, procedures, and strategies. Employees in this area must be detail-oriented, self-starters with the ability to produce quality results, ability to multi-task while adhering to deadlines and possess good organizational and communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger
Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts
Prepare general ledger entries, including month-end entries
Process wire transfers
Calculate the daily cash position
Prepare Board and Regulatory Reports
Process Fixed Assets and Prepaids
Support month-end close process
Investment processing
Gather data for internal and external audits
Assist with Accounts Payable as needed
Process tax payments

General Responsibilities

Respond to and resolve internal and external customer inquiries
Cross-train and backup department functions
Maintain bank and vendor records
Maintain department procedures as needed
Assist other department members as needed
Assist with Records Retention
Perform a variety of administrative support duties as required
Promote and demonstrate a positive work atmosphere
Other duties as assigned by Management

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field required
Proficiency in MS Excel
Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
Basic understanding of Accounting principles
Banking experience is a plus

Physical Demands

Moves/walks around Bank location, including between levels or floors while performing duties.
Sitting at desk or computer workstation for periods of time.
Hand dexterity required to operate computer terminal and/or related equipment.
Ability to lift twenty pounds.

Role Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Reliable registered, vehicle to travel between locations and for other business travel as needed
Mobile phone, with text capability for two-factor authentication
Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Must be able to get along with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
Display a willingness to receive and respond appropriately to feedback from supervisor
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person and in group settings with customers, vendors, and employees

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