We are currently on the search for a Staff Accountant to become an integral part of our team in the banking industry, based in Bedminster, New Jersey. The selected candidate will be tasked with handling a variety of accounting responsibilities, including responding to queries from various operational areas, evaluating their impact on the financial statements, and ensuring accurate financial records.
Responsibilities
• Address and resolve accounting and operational issues from various operational areas such as Loan, Deposit/Escrow, Wealth and Treasury Management
• Assess the impact of these issues on the Bank's financial statements
• Record the monthly revenue of Peapack Private Wealth Management
• Monitor the Bank's reciprocal deposit program
• Complete the quarterly CECL Key Control Log for ACL and AQR
• Perform quarterly valuation and analysis of the Bank's interest rate swaps and Loan Level swaps
• Handle tasks related to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Carry out bank reconciliations and manage the general ledger
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Contribute to the month-end close process
• Utilize various accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in conducting Bank Reconciliations.
• Solid experience in maintaining and managing the General Ledger.
• Expertise in preparing and posting Journal Entries.
• Demonstrated ability to complete Month End Close procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.