Staff Accountant

Quontic•Queens, NY

About The Position

The Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the success of financial operations. The role supports accounting, reporting, audit, planning, and risk-monitoring activities, and may include special projects and additional duties as required. Responsibilities and duties are not limited to those listed; Quontic reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting or a similar field; or an associate degree and two years of experience in the functional area; or a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in the functional area.
An additional year of progressive experience in the functional area.
Demonstrated skills and experience with accounting principles and practices.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office 365 and accounting software.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to speak confidently.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change daily and employees have varied responsibilities.
Detail-oriented, able to think outside the box, and able to prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner.
Self-directed, while also effective working as part of a collaborative team.
Responsive and customer-focused, with demonstrated use of professional judgment.
Willingness to pursue continuing education, certifications, and other development as applicable to advancing in the organization.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with loan accounting.

Responsibilities

Record and maintain accurate general ledger entries.
Perform daily reconciliations of internal bank accounts and correspondent bank accounts.
Support month-end closing by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement, and provide recommendations to enhance financial performance.
Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
Assist in preparing financial reports for regulatory authorities.
Prepare documentation and support internal and external auditors; address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
Generate financial statements and reports for management review.
Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial information and support their financial needs.
Participate in financial planning and budgeting processes.
Identify and assess financial risks, propose mitigation strategies, and monitor and report on key financial metrics to identify emerging risks.
Perform special projects and additional duties and responsibilities as required.