Staff Accountant - Glenville, NY

About the role

Trustco Bank is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial accounts. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and seek an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts: Prepare and sustain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts daily and monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze Loan Performance: Track and analyze non-performing loans monthly, providing insights and detailed reports to management for informed decision-making.
• Manage Fixed Asset Ledger: Maintain the Fixed Asset ledger and associated depreciation schedules on Sage Software. Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations to accurately reflect new purchases and disposals.
• Handle Prepaid Expenses: Oversee the Prepaid ledger, ensuring proper amortization and recording of prepaid expenses through timely journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support Investment Management: Assist in maintaining the Investment ledger through IPS, performing daily and monthly amortizations, and preparing reconciliations to guarantee proper investment recording.
• Financial Reporting: Support the timely reporting of key financial information, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Fluent in English; bilingual a plus.

Physical Demands

Primarily sedentary; includes use of standard office equipment.