Staff Accountant - 4-Day Week with Remote Day

Metropolitan Commercial Bank; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial bank in New York is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the corporate controller's team. This role involves preparing month-end procedures, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with bank policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA-seeking status, and 1-3 years of banking experience. Salary is anticipated between $65,000 - $75,000 annually, reflecting experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a banking environment is preferred.
• Strong verbal and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close procedures including journal entries.
• Perform daily and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to special projects and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-seeking candidate

PC proficiency, including Microsoft Office

Knowledge of GAAP and bank accounting principles

Excellent verbal and communication skills

1-3 years in a banking environment

Finxact core banking and Prologue general ledger knowledge

Curiosity about technology and AI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finxact core banking system

Prologue general ledger

Job description

A leading commercial bank in New York is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the corporate controller's team. This role involves preparing month-end procedures, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with bank policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA-seeking status, and 1-3 years of banking experience. Salary is anticipated between $65,000 - $75,000 annually, reflecting experience and other factors.