Senior Staff Accountant

PATRIOT BANK, N.A.•Stamford, CT

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About The Position

We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant with 3–5 years of accounting experience to join our growing regional banking organization. This role is ideal for a high-performing professional with strong technical accounting skills, regional banking experience, and the desire to take on increasing responsibility within a dynamic finance team. The Senior Staff Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, general ledger integrity, regulatory reporting support, internal controls, and special finance initiatives. Financial Reporting & Close Process Prepare and post journal entries and supporting schedules Own assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close process Perform detailed account reconciliations (cash, loans, deposits, investments, accruals) Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation Analysis & Controls Perform variance analysis and explain fluctuations Identify process improvements and automation opportunities Assist with ad hoc analyses requested by senior leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3–5 years of experience in: Financial services or Regional/community banking accounting department
Strong technical accounting understanding
Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in: Loan accounting, Deposit accounting, Investment securities accounting, Call Report preparation
Experience with banking core systems and general ledger platforms
Familiarity with internal control frameworks
Ambitious and seeking long-term growth within a banking organization
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Proactive and identifies issues and proposes solutions
Strong communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries and supporting schedules
Own assigned areas of the monthly and quarterly close process
Perform detailed account reconciliations (cash, loans, deposits, investments, accruals)
Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger
Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation
Perform variance analysis and explain fluctuations
Identify process improvements and automation opportunities
Assist with ad hoc analyses requested by senior leadership