Staff Accountant - Corporate Headquarters - Fair Lawn, NJ

Columbia Bank•Fair Lawn, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Columbia Bank is seeking a Staff Accountant for its Corporate Headquarters in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The role maintains the accuracy and integrity of designated accounting functions and coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual management and regulatory reports and surveys. It also develops and disseminates procedures to address increasingly complex accounting regulations, requiring a moderate to strong understanding of accounting principles and bank operations. The Staff Accountant manages general ledger reconciliations across departments and supports internal controls and compliance with FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The position prepares or reviews regulatory, audit, and management reports; administers loan accounting activities, including FASB 91 accounting and deferred loan fee reporting; and maintains fixed asset accounting, depreciation records, and related tax forms. The role also supports other Accounting Department functions, monitors regulatory and statutory requirements, and responds to audit requests. This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days working from home, based on business needs. The arrangement may change without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline.
At least 3 years of accounting experience.
Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
Experience preparing audit supporting documents.
Experience with general ledger reconciliations in compliance with FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Experience supporting or responding to internal and external audit requests.
Understanding of US GAAP, banking regulations, and accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience working with core banking systems and general ledger platforms.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience within a financial institution or regulated environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the general ledger reconciliation process across multiple departments, ensuring timely completion in accordance with internal control standards.
Review account reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and supporting documentation; research, resolve, and document reconciling items and vacancies.
Support FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by reinforcing control execution, evidence retention, and segregation-of-duties requirements.
Prepare and/or review reports required by the Bank, external auditors, and regulatory agencies, including GUDPA Certification Statements, Loan Cash Flow Schedules, Thrift Lending Tests, and Loan Statistics and Lending Trend Reports.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of FASB 91 accounting.
Plan, coordinate, and perform periodic loan origination cost studies; update standard cost figures annually.
Monitor, review, and update deferred fee and cost sheets; administer monthly deferred loan fee reporting and review deferral accounts for accurate balances.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of fixed asset accounting.
Prepare federal and state fixed asset and depreciation tax forms and identify related book-tax differences.
Prepare depreciation forecasts for the annual capital budget.
Review invoices and compile fixed asset components on the control spreadsheet.
Remain cross-trained in other Accounting Department functions and perform other assigned duties.
Keep abreast of accounting, regulatory, and statutory requirements.