Staff Accountant II

Unity Bank; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution in New Jersey is seeking a Staff Accountant II responsible for the preparation of SEC reports, month-end closing, and various accounting functions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 2 years of accounting experience. Knowledge of banking regulations and SEC reporting is preferred. This role involves preparing financial reports and assisting with the Annual Shareholders' Meeting presentations, ensuring accurate financial data for management decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years accounting experience.
• Banking and regulatory/SEC reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various reports and schedules for Management and Board reports.
• Assist in preparation of SEC filings.
• Coordinate preparation of presentations for the Annual Shareholders' Meeting.
• Review expense trending reports and general ledgers.
• Prepare monthly tax provision.

Skills

Accounting principles

SEC reporting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for the preparation of various reports, schedules, and presentations necessary to assist in the completion of Management and Board reports, as well as reports required by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The incumbent is also responsible for various accounting related tasks.

Essential Functions

SEC Reporting

• Update quarterly financial package.
• Assist in preparation of required SEC filings (quarterly 10-Q's, 8-K's and Annual Report).
• Set up SEC filings in filing software.
• Coordinate preparation of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting presentation and other investor presentations.
• Annual Proxy preparation.

Stock Option Accounting

• Process grants, exercises, and forfeitures.
• Post stock option related journal entries.
• Liaison to the Registrar & Transfer agent.

Month-end Closing Process

• Review expense trending reports and general ledgers for fluctuations, accrual adjustments and unusual items.
• Prepare reconciliations for accounts as assigned.
• Calculate and post monthly tax provision.
• Subsidiary review and preparation of financials.
• Prepare reports to be distributed to management, the Board of Directors, and various committees of the Board of Directors.
• Prepare and distribute budget vs. actual reports.
• Maintain executive retirement plans and bank owned life insurance.

Additional Functions

Perform other general accounting functions, assisting or acting as a backup including, but not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate tax payments for Bank and subsidiaries.
• Assist in training new and seasonal department employees.
• Provide backup for Staff Accountant I responsibilities
• Distribute weekly financials to executive management.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget.
• Perform general ledger maintenance.
• Loan accounting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years accounting experience.
• Banking and regulatory/SEC reporting experience preferred.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. UNITY BANK MAINTAINS "AT WILL" EMPLOYMENT.

Unity Bank is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion and terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, religion/religious practices or observances, age, sex, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, disability or perceived disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, and status as a veteran or disabled veteran of, or liability for service in, the Armed Forces of the United States.

Unity Bank commits to making reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities and qualified disabled veterans provided the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship upon Unity Bank. A qualified employee or job applicant with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Unity Bank's human resources department.