Staff Accountant
Mechanics Cooperative Bank · Taunton, MA · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
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
- Absorb other department members as needed
- Auxiliary with Records Retention
- Perform a variety of administrative support duties as required
- Promote and demonstrate a positive work atmosphere
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.