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Staff Accountant

QuonticQueens, New York🇺🇸United States

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeRemote
LocationQueens, New York, United States
Microsoft OfficeBudgetingComplianceFinancial ReportingGeneral LedgerProcess Improvement

Job description

The staff accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the overall success of our financial operations.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Record and maintain general ledger entries with a high level of accuracy.
  • Perform regular daily reconciliations of internal bank accounts and correspondent bank accounts, ensuring precision in financial transactions.
  • Contribute to the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries and reconciling various accounts.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to enhance financial performance.
  • Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports for regulatory authorities.
  • Prepare documentation and support auditors during internal and external audits.
  • Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Generate financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial information and support their financial needs.
  • Participate in financial planning and budgeting processes.
  • Identify and assess financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
  • Monitor and report on key financial metrics to identify emerging risks.
  • Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or similar; OR associate degree and two (2) years of experience in functional area; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus four (4) years of experience in functional area.
  • Additional one (1) years of progressive experience in functional area.

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Demonstrated skills and experience with accounting principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office 365 and accounting software.
  • Prior experience with loan accounting preferred.
  • Willingness to pursue continuing education, certifications, etc. as applicable to advancing in the organization.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak confidently.
  • An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change daily, and where employees wear many hats.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to think "outside the box" and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner.
  • Self-directed, yet effective working as part of a collaborative team.
  • Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment.

The above is merely a description. Responsibilities and duties are not limited to the above. Quontic reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time.

This role's annual base salary range is $73,000 - $92,000.

In addition to a fulfilling career, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that can fuel your financial milestones & keep you well. Full time employees are eligible for:

    • Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
    • Financial Wellness Planning & Coaching
    • Counseling Support Services & Resources
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Pet Insurance
    • 401K Match
    • Employee Bank Accounts with Quontic
    • Generous Paid Time Off