Senior Accountant

Pioneer Bank, National Association•Albany, NY

5d•$67,500 - $106,100•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a broad range of accounting and financial reporting. Main areas of responsibility include accounting for the Bank’s investment portfolios, accounting for fixed assets and assisting in the general ledger closing process. The position also assists in the preparation of various financial and regulatory reports, including the FDIC Call Report, as well as quarterly and annual SEC filings. Assists the SVP – Controller with tax-related accounting and reporting, including processing filings, tax projections and provisioning and completing tax return schedules. Engages in continuous improvement of the accounting policies and procedures and is an integral member of company-wide projects relating to accounting and finance. Supervises accounting activity in the absence of the SVP – Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of three years’ recent accounting experience required.
Knowledge of principles of accounting and finance required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills (in the English language).
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Ability to professionally represent Pioneer to outside business and/or customer contacts.
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills to be able to manage multiple priorities.
Must be an enthusiastic, positive leader and a productive team player.
Strong analytical, program-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant license preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares the daily reconciliation of the Federal Reserve Bank Statement.
Maintains responsibility for the accounting and reporting for the investment portfolio.
Maintains responsibility for the fixed asset accounting, including new asset set-up for all fixed assets purchased as well as prepaids monthly and assigns either life or term over which asset is amortized.
Maintains responsibility for the accounting and reporting of select subsidiaries.
Maintains responsibility and monitors an account certification program for all general ledger accounts. Oversee the timely reconciliation of outstanding general ledger and correspondent bank statement items.
Responsible for preparing tax work papers for the Bank and its consolidated subsidiaries and for reconciling details to the tax return.
Responsible for preparing quarterly estimated tax payments including the roll forward of deferred tax assets and ensures that payments, if any, are timely remitted.
Maintains responsibility for the preparation of the monthly Financial Board Reports.
Collaborates in the preparation of the FDIC Call Report for the Bank and its subsidiaries.
Collaborates in the preparation of Pioneer Bancorp’s SEC filings, including forms 10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, 8-K and proxy statement.
Performs other duties as may be requested.