Staff Accountant

3b5da90f-8806-4a39-a519-2cc56b2c3b2b•Fair Lawn, NJ

8h•$74,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant maintains the accuracy and integrity of assigned areas of the accounting function and plans, coordinates, and assembles monthly, quarterly, and annual management and regulatory reports and surveys. The role develops and disseminates procedures to meet increasingly complex accounting regulations and requires a moderate to strong understanding of accounting principles and bank operations. The position manages general ledger reconciliations across departments, reviews supporting documentation, resolves and documents reconciling items, and supports FDICIA and Sarbanes-Oxley controls. It prepares or reviews reports for the Bank, external auditors, and regulators; maintains loan and fixed asset accounting functions; and provides cross-functional support within the Accounting Department. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home, subject to business needs and change without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline.
At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a financial institution or regulated environment.
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.

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 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 the FASB 91 accounting function.
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 specific deferral accounts for accurate balances.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset accounting function.
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 a control spreadsheet.
Remain cross-trained in other Accounting Department functions and perform other assigned duties.
Keep abreast of accounting, regulatory, and statutory requirements.