Staff Accountant: GL & Financial Reporting

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

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.