Staff Accountant

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance Department with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting, plus solid Excel and accounting system knowledge.

Preferred qualifications include CPA pursuit, experience with PeopleSoft or Workday, and strong data-entry skills to help with month-end and quarter-end close under Finance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (BA/BS) required.
• Thorough understanding of accounting functions.
• General knowledge of accounting systems.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Proficient in data entry.
• PeopleSoft or Workday experience preferred.
• CPA or pursuing CPA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Assist with financial reporting under Finance management.

Skills

Intermediate Excel

Data entry

General ledger knowledge

Month-end close familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA candidate or CPA

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Overview

We are a values driven organization putting Relationships FIRST. EagleBank (NASDAQ – EGBN) is focused on being Flexible, Involved, Responsive, Strong, and Trusted. By prioritizing meaningful connections with our customers, employees, and shareholders, we relentlessly deliver the most compelling, valuable service to our customers.EagleBank is committed to inclusion, equity, and respect. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. We believe employees are essential to the building of relationships and we prioritize investing in employee growth and wellbeing. Employee involvement is fostered through resource groups, mentorship programs, community service, and scholarship opportunities for continued education. With features including maternity and parental leaves, wellness discounts, healthcare premium sharing, employer funding in your HSA account, and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4%, we pride ourselves in the ways we support our internal relationships. The minimum and maximum projected hourly pay for this position is: $26.94 to $40.41.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant supports the Finance Department by preparing assigned reconciliations, journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting support in accordance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and deadlines. The role maintains accurate supporting documentation and assists with month-end and quarter-end close activities under the direction of Finance management.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) required in Accounting
• Thorough understanding of accounting functions
• General knowledge of accounting systems
• Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, pivots, lookups
• Proficient in data entry

Preferences:

• 1 year experience working with general ledger, reconciliation, month-end closing, general accounting processes of inter-company and fixed assets
• PeopleSoft experience or Workday accounting system experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or actively pursuing CPA certificate

Don't meet all the requirements? We encourage you to still apply if you think you are the right person to join our community. We are always interested connecting with people inspired by our mission and values. If you aren't hired for this position, your resume will remain available for the next year and might be considered for future openings. Note: You can update your resume as often as needed.