Senior Accountant

Company: Avidia Bank
Location: Hudson
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Avidia BankEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusDescription:Position Overview:The Senior Accountant at Avidia Bank will perform a variety of accounting activities in conformance with established Bank policies and procedures while mentoring the Bank's accounting departmentPrimary Responsibilities:Performs any functions necessary, within scope of authority and expertise, to provide the highest level of service and responsiveness to customers:Perform reconciliations on general ledger and bank checking accounts. Reconciliation frequency varies by account; daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually. Organizes and monitors reconciliation file; communicates with other departments as necessary to clear or correct outstanding itemsProcesses incoming and outgoing funds transfersUpdates ancillary ledger systems, such as investments, prepaids and fixed assets.Process month end close for ancillary ledger systemsAssist in performing month end closing Gather support documentation for auditors and examiners as needed. Responds to and resolves (internal & external) customer inquiries and/or problems.Communicates with vendors regarding issues and/or problems.Be fully cross-trained and serve as backup for all accounting responsibilitiesSupport the accounting department by serving as a resource for junior staff in answering day to day questions and assisting with resolution of more complex issues.Develop and maintain up-to-date procedures for the Senior Accountant's responsibilities and assist more junior staff with development and maintenance of procedures describing their tasks.Serves as resource to other bank departments on transaction handling or bank financial informationPerforms a variety of administrative support duties as requiredKeeps abreast of regulatory and competitive developments within the area of accounting by attending relevant seminars and conferences. Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelinesSupports all bank departments in various tasksServe as backup in absence of Assistant Controller and accounting staffPerforms related and unrelated duties as may be requiredRequirements:5+ years of bank accounting experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceThorough understanding of accounting principles with good organizational and customer service skillsAttention to detail, accuracy and proficiency in Microsoft Office ProductsKnowledge of Fiserv Accounting Package or FIS core processing system a plus but not requiredAvidia Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMember FDIC/DIF PM21PI3677e3b25127-25660-36478115

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