Staff Accountant

Mechanics Cooperative Bank; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechanics Cooperative Bank in Taunton, MA seeks a Staff Accountant to perform a variety of accounting and external reporting tasks in line with bank policies. The role emphasizes attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing month-end entries and reports, processing wire transfers, and assisting with audits and accounts payable as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger.
• Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts.
• Prepare general ledger entries, including month-end entries.
• Process wire transfers.
• Calculate the daily cash position.
• Prepare Board and Regulatory Reports.
• Process Fixed Assets and Prepaids.
• Support month-end close process.
• Investment processing.
• Gather data for internal and external audits.
• Assist with Accounts Payable as needed.
• Process tax payments.

Skills

Detail oriented

Banking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Performs a variety of accounting, external reporting, and customer service duties in conformance with established Bank policies, procedures, and strategies. Employees in this area must be detail-oriented, self-starters with the ability to produce quality results, ability to multi-task while adhering to deadlines and possess good organizational and communication skills.

Position: Staff Accountant

Location: Taunton, MA

Status: Full Time

Summary

Performs a variety of accounting, external reporting, and customer service duties in conformance with established Bank policies, procedures, and strategies. Employees in this area must be detail-oriented, self-starters with the ability to produce quality results, ability to multi-task while adhering to deadlines and possess good organizational and communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger
• Reconcile and balance general ledger accounts
• Prepare general ledger entries, including month-end entries
• Process wire transfers
• Calculate the daily cash position
• Prepare Board and Regulatory Reports
• Process Fixed Assets and Prepaids
• Support month-end close process
• Investment processing
• Gather data for internal and external audits
• Assist with Accounts Payable as needed
• Process tax payments

General Responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve internal and external customer inquiries
• Cross-train and backup department functions
• Maintain bank and vendor records
• Maintain department procedures as needed
• Assist other department members as needed
• Assist with Records Retention
• Perform a variety of administrative support duties as required
• Promote and demonstrate a positive work atmosphere
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or related field required
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products
• Basic understanding of Accounting principles
• Banking experience is a plus

Physical Demands

• Moves/walks around Bank location, including between levels or floors while performing duties.
• Sitting at desk or computer workstation for periods of time.
• Hand dexterity required to operate computer terminal and/or related equipment.
• Ability to lift twenty pounds.

Role Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable registered, vehicle to travel between locations and for other business travel as needed
• Mobile phone, with text capability for two-factor authentication
• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be able to get along with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Display a willingness to receive and respond appropriately to feedback from supervisor
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person and in group settings with customers, vendors, and employees