Staff Accountant
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
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Job Description
Staff Accountant at Ballston Spa National Bank
Invest in your future with BSNB! Are you looking for a career in Finance with a growing, nationally recognized community bank that is named one of the Best Places to Work? Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) is looking to hire a Staff Accountant to support marketing initiatives to drive BSNB's short and long-term strategic growth goals across product lines.
How do we invest in you? This position earns competitive pay. We also offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan with a company match, a pension plan, 11 paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), company-paid life insurance, voluntary insurances, and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, join our close-knit team today!
A Day In The Life Of The Staff Accountant
As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for accurate cash balancing, processing daily unposted items, investment accounting; quarterly financial reporting; and various bank accounting systems. In addition, you will be responsible to maintain correspondent bank balances, reconciliations, and serve as a back-up for accounts payable.
Qualifications For The Staff Accountant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, with one to three years prior accounting experience required; in the financial services industry preferred.
- Experience with financial reconciliations required, in the financial services industry preferred.
- Demonstrated aptitude for working with numbers/figures with accuracy and strong attention to detail required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, coupled with strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a group or independently.
About Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB)
Established in 1838, we are proud to provide financial solutions to businesses, individuals and families located in the greater Capital Region and beyond. Thirteen full-service banking offices coupled with digital banking services provide products and services geared towards meeting the needs of the markets we serve. As a community-minded financial institution, we make giving back and volunteer work a priority.
Key Skills/Competency
- Accounting Principles
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Balancing
- Investment Accounting
- Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- Attention to Detail
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Financial Services Knowledge
How to Get Hired at Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
- Research BSNB's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight accounting, reconciliation, and financial services experience for the Staff Accountant role.
- Showcase attention to detail: Emphasize precision with numbers, figures, and financial reporting accuracy.
- Prepare for financial questions: Be ready for interviews covering cash balancing, investment accounting, and reporting.
- Demonstrate teamwork skills: Discuss experiences in effective collaboration and independent task completion.
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