Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Annual Hiring Salary Range: $63,000 -- $70,000

We are pleased to announce that Five Rivers Bank, a recently opened de novo bank located in Northern New Jersey, is already growing.  We have the need for a new Staff Accountant.  If you have 1 – 3 years of recent experience as a Staff Accountant in banking or financial services, this position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the Chief Financial Officer, gaining exposure to all areas of financial management within a growing de novo bank. This role is well-suited for an ambitious professional seeking to build their career in banking and advance to a Senior Accountant or managerial position as the Bank expands.  If this sounds interesting, read on for more information:

The Staff Accountant will play an important role in supporting the Bank’s accounting operations by assisting with daily reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and contributing to the month-end close process.

The Staff Accountant’s Key Responsibilities:

• Performs daily account reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data between core banking systems and the general ledger
• Prepares and posts routine journal entries for revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts
• Assists with the month-end close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Supports the preparation of internal financial reports and schedules for CFO review
• Compiles documentation and supports audit and regulatory reporting requirements
• Assists in maintaining internal controls and compliance with accounting policies
• Partners with internal teams to research and resolves variances or discrepancies
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives that streamlines accounting workflows
• Monitors accounts payable activity to ensure proper coding and timely posting of invoices

To qualify for this role, you must have the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of accounting experience (banking or financial services preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUPs)
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
•  EOE