JCW Search is currently recruiting on behalf of a regional bank in the New York area looking for a Senior level Staff Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and review of SEC regulatory filings, including quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; prepare and post complex journal entries on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion & analysis (MD&A) sections.
• Support the external audit process, acting as a primary point of contact for auditors and managing the provision of requested documentation.
• Monitor and implement updates to accounting standards (ASC/FASB) as they relate to the bank's operations.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the reporting cycle.
• Assist with regulatory reporting to federal and state banking agencies as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years in Accounting experience within a banking envrionment.
• CPA is a plus, not required.