Staff Accountant I

Unity Bank•Clinton, NJ

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I is responsible for the Company's general accounting functions, preparation of internal management and board reports, and assistance with SEC and regulatory filings. The role supports the Finance department's month-end close, financial statement analysis, general ledger and core software integration, and accounting operations. The position also assists with requests from other departments, management, and auditors, and performs other assigned duties.

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 its subsidiaries.
Prepare monthly management and board of directors reports.
Assist in preparing the daily general ledger and core software integration.
Assist in preparing SEC filings, including 10-Q and 10-K reports.
Assist in preparing regulatory filings, including the Call Report.
Assist with ad hoc requests from other departments, management, and auditors.
Perform other general accounting functions, including assisting or acting as a backup for Accounting Operations and Accounts Payable.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete assigned compliance training and perform duties in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.