Staff Accountant, Cambridge

Staff Accountant

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Position Title : Staff Accountant Department : Accounting

East Cambridge Savings Bank’s Accounting Division is actively recruiting for a Staff Accountant.

Function: Under the general direction of the Assistant Controller perform a variety of duties pertaining to the accounting function.

We are looking for candidates with: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent through specialized course work and training preferred. 1-3 years financial reporting or staff accountant experience Knowledge of a Bank Accounting environment preferred Proficiency in Excel and Word Must have excellent analytical and organizational skills Must be detail oriented Self-directed critical thinker (ability to work independently) Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines Excellent verbal communication skills

Essential Job Functions: Responsible for maintaining the accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids, and accrued items sub records by: reviewing all invoices for accuracy and proper approval and inputting invoices in the AP system preparing ACH payments and checks for signatures and mailing payments posting to the general ledger and preparing general ledger reconciliations reviewing sub records monthly for accuracy

Responsible for maintaining investment sub records by: posting investment transactions to the general ledger proving month end balances to general ledger, investment advisor's records, and the safekeeping agent's records thus ensuring that the Bank's sub records, investment advisor, and safekeeping agent updated properly identifying, researching, and resolving interest collection discrepancies

Prove loans, deposits, and various other general accounts by: researching and resolving reconciliation items preparing general ledger reconciliations

Assist in the department's daily and monthly closing of the general ledger on an accurate and timely basis by: keeping supervisor informed of work status participating in the department's back up plans by performing duties as assigned by the supervisor

Prepare annual Forms 1099-Misc and 1099-NEC reporting to the state and federal taxing authorities. Maintain the financial records of the Charitable Foundation. Assist departments with problem solving in accounting related matters. Assist with the preparation of various Board reports on a regular basis and provide backup for regulatory reporting. Assist in maintaining the records pertaining to the Bank’s subsidiaries.

Supportive Functions: Assist with special projects as assigned. Perform related accounting duties as required. Assist department in fulfilling internal and external audit requests.

Contact our Human Resources Division or visit www.ecsb.com/careers for more details and to apply.

Or submit your resume to: Fax: 617-252-6877 Phone: 617-354-7700

East Cambridge Savings Bank, Attn: Human Resources 344 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141

East Cambridge Savings Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location:: Cambridge
Category:: Finance And Insurance

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