Staff Accountant I
About The Position
The Staff Accountant I is responsible for the Company's general accounting functions and preparation of internal management and board reports, as well as SEC and regulatory filings. The role performs month-end close activities, analyzes financial statements, supports general ledger and core software integration, and assists with requests from other departments, management, and auditors. The position may also support Accounting Operations, including Accounts Payable, and perform other duties as assigned. The employee is responsible for understanding how applicable laws and regulations affect day-to-day duties, completing assigned compliance training, and carrying out duties in compliance with those requirements. Unity Bank is an at-will employer and may modify or reassign duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Fiserv systems, including Fiserv Prologue and Fiserv Premier Navigator.
- Knowledge of US GAAP.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to present and communicate information effectively and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to use common-sense logic and critical thinking to solve problems and make sound judgments and decisions.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Banking experience.
- Regulatory and SEC reporting experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare month-end close activity for loans, deposits, investments, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals.
- Analyze monthly financial statements for the Bank, Holding Company, and subsidiaries.
- Prepare monthly management and board of director reports.
- Assist in preparing daily general ledger and core software integration.
- Assist in preparing SEC filings, including 10-Q and 10-K filings.
- Assist in preparing regulatory filings, including the Call Report.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from other departments, management, and auditors.
- Perform or provide backup for general accounting functions, including Accounting Operations and Accounts Payable.
- Complete assigned compliance training and perform duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
