Accounting & Finance Specialist

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region's fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with $4.5 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 7 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion.
Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank's rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always improve our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
Summary
The Accounting & Finance Specialist should be an entrepreneurial and motivated individual with a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, growing company. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of activities in collaboration with the finance, accounting, and accounts payable teams. It's a great opportunity to gain exposure and experience within the vast financial operations of a growing bank.
This position will be associated with our corporate office in Arlington, MA, onsite 3 days per week, with the first 6 months being 5 days per week for training and onboarding.
Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, such as entries to the general ledger, monitoring and balancing of activity and ongoing research as needed.
• Assist with the monthly budget plan, review and track operating expenses, provide detailed analysis and support for monthly results.
• Produce ad hoc budget, profitability and financial analysis as needed.
• Support quarterly and ad hoc regulatory reporting requests, including responding to internal and external audit inquiries
• Preparing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, to include analysis and resolution of outstanding items.
• Assist with the month end and year end close.
• Set up new vendors and verify all information received is complete and accurate.
• Assist vendors with invoice and payment inquiries, accurately review and process vendor invoices.
• Assist with the Bank's credit card program, ensuring that all records are properly approved and contain appropriate support.
• Assist with updating existing procedures and the creation of new procedures within various areas of the department.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting, finance, economics, or similar.• 0-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, or graduate degree program.• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.• Detail-oriented, problem-solving, and multi-tasking abilities.
Leader Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401k plan with corporate match, medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to work for a fast growing, local organization.
Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected class.
The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Leader Bank salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.
Salary Minimum: $50,000.00 - Salary Max: $55,000.00
The range listed is just one component of Leader Bank's total compensation package for team members. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, commissions, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Leader Bank provides a variety of benefits to eligible team members, including health insurance coverage, a team member wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off and vacation.
Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, veteran status or any other protected class.
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