Staff Accountant - AP

About the Role

The Staff Accountant - AP is responsible for timely and accurate processing of accounts payable (“AP”), while also ensuring adherence to financial internal controls and regulatory compliance requirements. This role will act as liaison between Finance and other internal departments, along with vendors for all matters related to the AP function.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all aspects of the AP module, including processing invoices, routing invoices for appropriate approvals, and issuance of check and ACH payments.
• Reconciles AP payable check and ACH registers.
• Reconciles key daily general ledger accounts, including accounts payable suspense and auto-debit clearing account.
• Researches and resolves invoice or payment discrepancies and issues.
• Prepares and remits monthly sales and use tax.
• Prepares and remits 1099 filings.
• Collaborates with internal and external parties on any accounts payable related matters, including issues that may need to be corrected.
• Assists in gathering information for internal and external auditors, regulatory examiners, and any other third party requesting financial information.
• Supports SOX compliance efforts by maintaining and implementing controls and processes.
• Performs additional duties as requested, needed, or assigned.

Requirements

• Strong technological skills
• Highly motivated
• Ability to multitask
• High ethical standards and behaviors
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Active team player
• Adapt and help others manage change
• Dedication to continuous improvement
• Efficient and able to work independently
• Follow direction
• Continually develop skills
• Accountable
• Strive for the next level
• Work towards process improvement
• Adhere to Needham Bank’s Core Values (Focus on Customer Relationship, Embrace Change, Work as a Team, Be an Asset to Your Community, Always Learn, and Do the Right Thing)

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum 1 year of experience in banking or banking-related field
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and techniques
• Must have computer skills and work proficiently with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Fiserv Prologue Financials, a plus
• Knowledge of PCAOB standards and SOX, a plus
• Knowledge of COCC, a plus

Working Conditions

Normal business office environment.

Pay

$22.57 - $29.35/hourly. The pay range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and market factors; additional compensation may apply.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical and dental insurance
• HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• 401(k) plan with an 8% bank match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bonus program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Vision service plan
• Group term life insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

We offer a great benefit package to our eligible part-time employees as well.