Staff Accountant

Mascoma-Bank; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mascoma Bank in White River Junction, VT is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for assigned accounting operations, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities.

This person will work in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely completion of daily and monthly accounting responsibilities in accordance with established policies and procedures, and provides backup support for accounting functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Associate degree with 2–3 years of accounting or banking experience also considered.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, post, and maintain accurate accounting records, including journal entries and GL reconciliations.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations across accounts and banking systems.
• Support month-end close by completing tasks and gathering financial information.
• Monitor discrepancies and escalate issues with corrective actions as needed.
• Reconcile banking and cash management activities and maintain schedules/reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Associate degree with 2–3 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

General Ledger software

Job description

Description

Mascoma Bank is seeking aStaff Accountantto join our Finance team. TheStaff Accountant is responsible forassigned accounting operations, reconciliations, journal entry preparation,andmonth-end close activities. This person will work in a fast-paced environment to ensuretimelycompletion of daily and monthly accountingresponsibilitiesin accordance withestablished policies andprocedures, andprovidesbackupsupport for accounting functions as needed.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, post, and maintain accurate accounting records, including journal entries, General Ledger reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation activities across a variety of accounts, banking systems, cash management functions, and balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the month-end close process by completing assigned close tasks, preparing reconciliations, and collaborating with departments to gather required financial information.
• Monitor and research account discrepancies, unusual transactions, and unreconciled items, escalating issues, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Reconcile banking and cash management activities, including correspondent accounts, cash inventory, currency shipments, official checks, and other operational banking transactions.
• Maintain accounting schedules, tracking reports, and customer rate information to support reporting and operational requirements.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and other accounting functions through cross-training and department support.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting procedures, internal controls, and process documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and strengthen financial accuracy.
• Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Associate degree with 2–3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, banking, or related experience also considered.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• On‑site at Mascoma’s Operations Center in White River Junction, VT
• Occasional travel to other branch or office locations for training, meetings, and business needs.
• Primarily office‑based work involving extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer use.

Background and Credit Check:

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure financial institution, all final candidates will be required to successfully complete background and credit screenings as part of the hiring process. These screenings will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and industry regulations.

Please note: Having a record on a background or credit report does not automatically disqualify you. We evaluate results on a case‑by‑case basis, considering their relevance to the role and any regulatory requirements.

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