Staff Accountant

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 billion in assets, more than 400 team members, 7 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $5 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 be improving 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 candidate should be an entrepreneurial and open-minded individual with a desire to contribute to a fast-paced, growing company. The candidate will report directly to the Accounting Manager of the Bank and be expected to lead, take ownership of his/her areas of responsibility and ensure accurate and timely completion of company reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Posting daily and monthly entries to the general ledger
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
• Assist with the month end and year end close.
• Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Researching and assist with inquiries and requested information in a timely manner.
• Apply knowledge of Excel to analyze financial data, create models.
• Continuously seek ways to streamline accounting processes, workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in accounting or a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Other qualifications include:
• Self-Starter
• Detail-oriented
• Multi-tasking
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office with a proficient excel spreadsheet aptitude.
  

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.

Founded in 2002, Leader Bank is a Massachusetts-based entrepreneurial financial institution that approaches banking differently. The core tenets of Leader Bank include client services, exemplary products, and innovation to meet the needs of its clients. Leader Bank’s best-in-class staff has been at the forefront of supporting the bank’s rapid growth and client-oriented solutions, as the bank has continued to expand its commercial and retail products and solutions over the last two decades. Leader Bank is a committed corporate citizen and prides itself on partnering with and supporting philanthropic organizations.