Staff Accountant

Quontic; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, & Life

Financial Wellness Planning & Coaching

Counseling Support Services &Resources

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

401K Match

Employee Bank Accounts with Quontic

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Quontic is seeking a Staff Accountant to maintain accurate general ledger records, reconcile bank accounts, and support monthly closings. The role supports regulatory reporting, internal controls, and cross-department collaboration to ensure timely, precise financial information.

The position emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to process improvements within a fast-paced banking environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or similar; OR associate degree with two years of experience.
• High school diploma (or equivalent) with four years of experience in the functional area.
• Progressive experience in accounting and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain general ledger entries with high accuracy.
• Perform daily reconciliations of internal and correspondent bank accounts.
• Contribute to month-end closing with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Collaborate to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Provide insights to enhance financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for regulators.
• Prepare documentation and support audits.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Generate financial statements for management review.
• Collaborate with departments to gather financial info.
• Participate in planning and budgeting processes.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigations.
• Monitor key metrics and report risks.
• Perform special projects and other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Accounting software

Job description

The staff accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the overall success of our financial operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Record and maintain general ledger entries with a high level of accuracy.
• Perform regular daily reconciliations of internal bank accounts and correspondent bank accounts, ensuring precision in financial transactions.
• Contribute to the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries and reconciling various accounts.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports for regulatory authorities.
• Prepare documentation and support auditors during internal and external audits.
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Generate financial statements and reports for management review.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial information and support their financial needs.
• Participate in financial planning and budgeting processes.
• Identify and assess financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics to identify emerging risks.
• Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or similar; OR associate degree and two (2) years of experience in functional area; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus four (4) years of experience in functional area. Additional one (1) years of progressive experience in functional area.

Additional Job Requirements

• Demonstrated skills and experience with accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office 365 and accounting software.
• Prior experience with loan accounting preferred.
• Willingness to pursue continuing education, certifications, etc. as applicable to advancing in the organization.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak confidently.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change daily, and where employees wear many hats.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to think "outside the box" and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-directed, yet effective working as part of a collaborative team.
• Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment.

The above is merely a description. Responsibilities and duties are not limited to the above.

Quontic reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time.

This role's annual base salary range is $73,000 - $92,000.

In addition to a fulfilling career, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that can fuel your financial milestones & keep you well.

Full time employees are eligible for:

• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Financial Wellness Planning & Coaching
• Counseling Support Services & Resources
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• 401K Match
• Employee Bank Accounts with Quontic
• Generous Paid Time Off