Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing, analyzing, assisting andor leading in a variety of areas across the accounting department with specific emphasis on work associated with Fintech partners and programs. The position will be a first line of defense to ensure that the company's daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively while reflecting complete, accurate, and verifiable activity through various levels of tasks that include processing, data input, analyzing, and assisting. This role will specifically focus efforts on daily BaaS reconciliation, research, investigation, escalation and reporting.ReconciliationsRegular reconciliation of balance sheet and bank controlled DDA accounts at the determined periods.Monitor and address daily automated matching exceptions in reconciliation system.Work with manager to optimize automated and non-automated matching routines.True-up and adjust accruals, as needed.Actively work towards "total automation" goal for GL and bank controlled DDA reconciliations.Identify, gather, analyze, summarize, and escalate, as needed, reconciliation exceptions (including aged items) and works with appropriate parties to resolve. FinTech SupportPartner with the Transaction Services and FinTech teams to ensure timely reconciliation and settlement of FinTech partner transaction activity.Research and provide timely solutions to any transaction discrepancies impacting balance sheet or bank controlled DDA accounts.Collaborate with other departments (IT, Operations) in ongoing development and enhancement of FinTech processes.Research and analyze business problems and provide creative solutions.Develop relationships with FinTech cohorts, as needed.Accounting Operations Make journal entries reflective of the business activities in a timely and accurate manner.Assist in month-quarter-year-end close processes.Trace & investigate transactions to resolve issues and take corrective action.Data entry of expenditures for tracking and reconciliation purposes.Review and manage daily bank activity including researching discrepancies and resolving issues.Provide backup to other accounting processes while maintaining segregation of duties, as needed.Assist in gathering information requested during internal and external audits.ControlsContains knowledge of basic controls conceptsDisplays ownership of assigned controls by executing andor documenting those controls in the determined timeframe(s)Assist in development of internal control documentation including policies, procedures and other process support literature.Develop ad-hoc reports on an as-needed basis.Work with FinanceAccounting team members on ongoing reporting development and enhancements.Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.Applicable hands-on internship or work experience preferred but not required. Troubleshoots issues and proposes solutions, taking initiative in day-to-day roadblocks. Consistently models behavior that is perceived as responsible, reliable, and ethical.Collaborates and engages with others across the department and organization. Cultural Alignment Choice is #PeopleFirst, banking second. People don't need just another bank. People need to be supported by a team of trusted partners who will get to know them and their business, understand their challenges, discover their dreams, and recognize the success in bringing people and banking together in our contributing to our culture, Choice team members are guided by our core values. Embrace change and encourage innovation. Know when to ask for help and know when to offer help. Better the places we live. Work hard. Do the right thing. Have a little fun.Our vision of Diversity at Choice is supported by our #PeopleFirst mission and our core values.Being #PeopleFirst means that Choice is committed to focusing attention and resources towards creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued and can do their best work. Doing the right thing means encouraging employees to share their experiences and ideas, and to bring their whole authentic selves to work. Together, we can build an inclusive culture that seeks out, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We can use our diversity to fuel creativity and innovation and bring us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. Be welcome at Choice. We can see you here.The base salary for this role will begin at $37,980 and up to $56,960 Annually. This pay range is posted to comply with wage transparency laws. The base salary may vary based on skill, ability, knowledge, experience and geographic location. Full time employees are also eligible for a competitive bonus and benefits package. Check out careers for an outline of current benefit offerings. Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-02-25