Staff Accountant in Canton, Massachusetts at ARISE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Job Description
About the Opportunity
There's never been a more exciting time to join us! We're launching a new brand and a new name Arise Financial (formerly known as Rockland FCU) with a bold vision for the future—one built on innovation, technology, and a commitment to helping people live more and worry less.
For more than a century, we've believed that banking is about putting people first. We're building on that legacy while embracing new ideas and creating an even better experience for both our employees and the members and communities we serve.
If you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and help shape what's next, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love Working Here- Certified Great Place to Work®
- Competitive pay
- Annual incentive/bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Meaningful work that positively impacts our members and communities
Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about accounting? Arise Financial is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team! Reporting to the AVP, Controller, you'll play an important role in supporting daily accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely and reliable financial reporting.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, and other assigned accounts.
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification.
- Reconcile bank accounts, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve outstanding issues.
- Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and organized supporting documentation.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis.
- Support annual financial audits and tax preparation by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, we're pleased to share that the base range for this position is $29.00 - $30.50 per hour/year, excluding fringe benefits or potential incentives. If you're hired, your final base pay will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and experience. We also take pay equity seriously and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
This job posting is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a complete listing of the job responsibilities and requirements.
At this time, the Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e., H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). If you need sponsorship now or in the future, look for this statement in the job description before you apply: “The Credit Union will consider sponsoring a new, qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position”. If this is not listed in the job description, we will not provide sponsorship for the candidate to work in the United States.
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