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Staff Accountant

AccountantAccountantFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1856H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$21 - $29 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Staff Accountant

NBT Bank

• Assist team members and clients with fee related inquiries. • Worklog, reconcile and disburse fee submission. • Assist with Monthly and Quarterly Billing process and Account Receivables. • Prepare journal entries, coding vendor invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliation, closing books and setting up new accounts on a monthly basis. • Reconcile bank statements, verify deposits, address questions and problems and prepare general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis. • Monitor accounts receivables collection from sponsors and or institutions and reconcile customer accounts. • Maintain client contracts with appropriate supporting material. Update records as necessary. • Perform other duties as requested.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance.
  • Two (2) years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of automated financial accounting reporting systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software, financial software, and database applications.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and provide successful solutions.
  • Must be highly detailed and organized, able to work independently and meet a consistent stream of deadlines.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and technical procedures.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other employees throughout the firm as needed.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to develop industry specific system skills provided by internal training, within a reasonable time as determined by the daily valuation manager.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
  • Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
  • Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
  • Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.
  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

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