Staff Accountant

Position TitleStaff AccountantLocationNYCB Plaza -102 (Hicksville, NY)Job SummaryCollect, and analyze financial data; perform a variety of accounting functions for Financial Administration.Pay Range: $24.36 - $34.62 - $44.87Job Responsibilities:Essential FunctionsCompiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.Performs reconciliations and analyses of various general ledger accounts.Performs various processes and maintenance within Fixed Assets, Prepaid and Accruals.Assists in writing and the implementation of procedures enacted to assist staff and streamline accounting operations and processes.Develops and maintains computer-based analyses and reports of the financial institution's accounting records.Cross-trained in various administration functions to provide coverage for department staff members as needed.Provides general support to other areas of general Accounting Department as necessary.Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.Where applicable and when performing the responsibilities of the job, employees are accountable to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and adhere to internal control policies and procedures.Education And ExperienceBachelor's degree or a minimum of 12 Accounting credits; accounting degree preferredThree to five years of experience in financial accounting preferredKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of Transactional Files and File Mapping and InterfacesGood knowledge of Accounting Systems and OperationsComputer proficient, particularly Excel and Accounting software, Access and Monarch a plusStrong math and analytical skillsAbility to reprioritize workloadClear written/verbal and interpersonal skills

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