Senior Accountant - Banking

First Commerce Bank•Lakewood Township, NJ

5h•$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various duties to support the Bank’s accounting, financial reporting, and control functions Coordinate work within all departments and respond to inquiries for information Comply with operating policies and procedures established for the accounting function Maintain appropriate records and provide assigned reports

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years related experience in banking
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Specialized bank finance/accounting education/training
Thorough knowledge of general ledger reconciliations and accounts payable
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Proficient in: English (reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics) Interpersonal relations and communication skills Organizational and process/project management skills PC skills (including Microsoft Office) Accounting skills

Responsibilities

Perform various duties to support the Bank’s accounting, financial reporting, and control functions
Coordinate work within all departments and respond to inquiries for information
Comply with operating policies and procedures established for the accounting function
Maintain appropriate records and provide assigned reports
Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information
Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close
Maintain the Bank’s accounting systems for accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses, including related processing and reporting
Maintain the Bank’s internal demand deposit accounts and reconcile account statements
Review Bank statements and reconcile general ledger balances with corresponding banks such as the FRB-NY, FHLB-NY, and ACBB
Research and reconcile all discrepancies including auditing and verifying all financial documents
Prepare vendor checks utilizing Accounts Payable system, process incoming and outgoing wire transfers, and prepare Sales and Use taxes
Assist with testing of the system reports required for management, financial reporting, and general ledger reconciliations
Assist with completion of quarterly and annual regulatory reporting, including the Call Report, Summary of Deposits, GUDPA, and FR 2900
Assist with preparing for various audits and regulatory examinations by gathering requested materials, and assist in preparing assigned schedules
Assist with various accounting related projects and special projects as assigned
Cross-train in order to perform back-up duties for other Finance/Accounting personnel as required
Abide by current laws and organizational policies and procedures to promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Cooperate with, participate in, and support the adherence to all internal policies, procedures, and practices in support of risk management and overall safety and soundness and the Bank's compliance with all regulatory requirements (i.e., Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Equal Credit Opportunity Act, etc.).