Senior 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.

Responsibilities

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 Controller 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. The position is responsible for the following:

• Compile and posts general ledger entries for the more complex areas within the department.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, including analysis and timely resolution of all reconciling items. As needed, collaborate with external departments to research and resolve items.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end close. Assist in providing analysis of account fluctuations.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic internal and regulatory financial reports required by Management, examiners and auditors.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Bank’s FDICIA internal control program.
• Provide assistance to other Accounting and Finance staff as requested and work with others to research and resolve accounting and operational issues.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of GAAP, have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a major in accounting, finance, or economics. Prior banking experience highly preferred but not required. Understanding and familiarity with Fiserv preferred but not required.
• Other qualifications include strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, detail-oriented, problem-solving, planning, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office with an advanced 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