Junior Staff Accountant

Northeast Bank is a full-service community bank and a national commercial real estate lender with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and California. We are looking for motivated and talented individuals who want to make an impact in a growing company that cares about its employees, customers, and the communities it serves. Northeast Bank provides competitive compensation and benefits, generous PTO, and a hybrid work environment dependent on the role. If you are looking for a growing organization that prioritizes its employees, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform accounting administration, with an emphasis on support for accounting systems and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare daily and monthly reconciliations, including coordination with other departments responsible for clearing aged reconciling items.
• Assist with the month end close process.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and integration.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting.
• Assist with the loan sale and reporting process, including preparation of sale summaries, booking gain on sales, and recording monthly income and loan activity to the general ledger.
• Execute outgoing wires.
• Support accounting department with audits and examinations required by the Bank, including compiling requests for the internal and external auditors.
• Support and back-up for various tasks in the department as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance or equivalent banking/accounting experience required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Attention to details
• Accounting knowledge
• Good organizational skills
• Core banking system experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20lbs.
• Consistently operates a computer and other office equipment such as calculator, copy machine and printers.
• Climate controlled general office setting with moderate noise level.
• Must express or exchange ideas with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Northeast Bank is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national original, veteran status and any other classification protected by Law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.