Staff Accountant

Leader Bank•Arlington, TX

22d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region’s fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with $4 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 7 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion. Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank’s rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always be improving our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion. Summary The candidate should be an entrepreneurial and open-minded individual with a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, growing company. The candidate will report directly to the Assistant Controller of the Bank and be expected to lead, take ownership of their areas of responsibility, and ensure accurate and timely completion of company reporting requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have 1 - 2 years of experience in accounting, banking industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting, finance, or economics.
Self-Starter
Detail-oriented
Multi-tasking
Verbal and written communication skills.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office with a proficient excel spreadsheet aptitude.

Responsibilities

Posting daily and monthly entries to the general ledger
Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries.
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
Assist with the month end and year end close.
Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
Researching and assist with inquiries and requested information in a timely manner.
Apply knowledge of Excel to analyze financial data, create models.
Continuously seek ways to streamline accounting processes, workflows.
Other duties as assigned.