Senior Accountant
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Quontic. Queens · full-time · $100,000–$127,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Prepare balance sheets, income statements and cash flow reports, then analyze results for trends and executive decisions
- Help shape yearly budgets and forecasts, keeping them aligned with organizational goals
- Coordinate internal and external audits, track their progress and address the findings
- Oversee complex account reconciliations and help maintain accounting policies that meet standards and regulations
- Guide junior accounting staff and work with other departments to improve financial processes
What you bring
- An accounting degree or equivalent, or an associate degree plus two years in the field, or a high school diploma plus four years
- At least three additional years of progressive experience in the functional area
- Knowledge of OCC rules, accounting principles and compliance requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365, FIS (Horizon), BankTel and advanced Excel, including functional programming
Who this fits
This senior role suits someone ready to guide junior accounting staff while handling complex reporting, analysis and reconciliations. You’ll work on-site in Queens, and the stated annual base salary range is $100,000 to $127,000.
From the employer
Why Work for Quontic?
Quontic Bank is a CDFI federally chartered digital community bank. We have a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to local communities. We're making homeownership simpler, faster, and most importantly, more accessible for all communities across the United States.
Who We are
Quontic is the adaptive digital bank that empowers its customers financially while embracing their diverse circumstances. Quontic's mission to break the system for financial empowerment stands in the face of big banks and proves there is a better and more equitable way to put the customer first. We focus on truly understanding and serving the underdogs, entrepreneurs, gig-economy workers, immigrants, and more with a curated banking experience as opposed to a one-size-fits-all banking approach.
What We Live By
Whatever your role, we are bound by a spirit of collective commitment and excellence in all aspects of our work. As an employee of Quontic, the importance of your contributions cannot be overstated. You are an important part of our team!
Your Primary Responsibilities Include:
The senior accountant plays a pivotal role in overseeing and executing advanced accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing leadership to junior accounting staff.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Lead the preparation of complex financial reports, including comprehensive balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, identify key trends, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making at the executive level.
- Collaborate in the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Take a lead role in coordinating and overseeing both internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion and addressing audit findings.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes, support organizational initiatives, and contribute to overall financial success.
- Oversee the reconciliation process for complex accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
- Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or similar; OR associate degree and two (2) years of experience in functional area; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus four (4) years of experience in functional area.
- Additional three (3) years+ of progressive experience in functional area.
Additional Requirements:
- CPA preferred.
- Knowledge of OCC regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven skills and experience with accounting principles and functions.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office 365 and the following technology: FIS (Horizon), BankTel, advanced knowledge of Excel and functional programming.
- Willingness to pursue continuing education, certifications, etc. as applicable to advancing in the organization.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak confidently.
- An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change daily, and where employees wear many hats.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to think "outside the box" and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner.
- Self-directed, yet effective working as part of a collaborative team.
- Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment.
The above is merely a description. Responsibilities and duties are not limited to the above. Quontic reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time.
Benefits
This role's annual base salary range is $100,000 - $127,000.
In addition to a fulfilling career, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that can fuel your financial milestones & keep you well. Full time employees are eligible for:
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- Financial Wellness Planning & Coaching
- Counseling Support Services & Resources
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- 401K Match
- Employee Bank Accounts with Quontic
- Generous Paid Time Off