Staff Accountant

**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