Staff Accountant

Pioneer Bank, National Association•Albany, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Handles a variety of accounting and financial tasks, primarily focused on processing daily operations, preparing daily account reconciliations, and performing various accounts payable functions. Collaborates both independently and as part of the team to support ongoing improvement of Pioneer’s accounting practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Knowledge of principles of accounting and finance required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Ability to professionally represent Pioneer to outside business and/or customer contacts.
Strong administrative, organizational and time management skills to be able to manage multiple priorities.
Must be an enthusiastic, positive leader and a productive team player.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of recent accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing invoices in the accounts payable system by verifying accuracy, tracking payment status and ensuring timely payments to vendors.
Maintains the general ledger for select subsidiary operations and assists with other general ledgers as assigned.
Completes reconciliation process for assigned asset and liability accounts, including investigating discrepancies and ensuring timely resolution.
Processes and reconciles insurance carrier commissions, payables, and premium finance agreements, ensuring accuracy and timely receipt of financed funds.
Performs comprehensive daily reconciliation of official check disbursements, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
Coordinates cash flow requirements by reviewing Branch-level cash orders for approval and processing requests to optimize cash availability.
Ensures accuracy of certain cash accounts by balancing branch ATMs/ITMs, identifying variances, and implementing corrective actions promptly.
Completes the report of deposits and vault cash (FR 2900), including deposit reclassification and submission of the report to meet regulatory requirements.
Conducts reconciliation of investment safekeeping statements, including maintaining the integrity of investment records by ensuring all records are aligned with coinciding data.
Assists with the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and the preparation of financial statements and disclosures to meet internal, external and regulatory reporting requirements.
Performs other duties as may be requested.