Accounting Manager

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Accounting Manager will report to the Assistant Controller and will be responsible for functions including general ledger, accounts payable and fixed assets as well as preparation of management and regulatory reports. Duties include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Produce the Quarterly and Annual Reports, Call Reports, Summary of Deposits, Y-9C/ LP, Y-8, Y-10 and various other periodic regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with all financial reporting deadlines
• Manage the month end close, including preparation of accruals and intercompany transactions
• Manage communications with external auditors on financial statement audits, interim reviews and various accounting issues
• Prepare year-end financial statements, including all required footnotes
• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense modules
• Oversee daily/ monthly reconciling of various general ledger balance sheet accounts
• Produce various internal reports for CFO/CEO & Board of Directors
• Perform accounting analysis on a daily and ad-hoc basis
• Collaborate across the finance team and other operational departments on various initiatives
• Directly manage and mentor a team of three, overseeing portfolio performance and day-to-day execution.
• Investigate/research unusual variances in balance sheet and income statement accounts, ensuring account balances and transactions are properly reflected

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-6 years of experience in a financial institution
• Familiarity with banking and accounting regulations as they pertain to financial reporting
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Bank accounting system knowledge
• Computer and spreadsheet software knowledge
• Self-Motivated
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with the team

The annual salary range for the Accounting Manager position is $100k - $130k

About Northern Bank & Trust Company

Northern Bank is a full-service bank dedicated to providing practical, common sense financial solutions to help our customers live their lives and grow their businesses. From deposit products to loans to payment and collections services, we work hands-on with our entrepreneurial customers, both locally and across the country, to provide the financial support they need to realize their personal and business goals. Founded in 1960, Northern Bank has assets of over $3 billion with 12 locations serving communities throughout Middlesex County. Northern Bank is a Member of the FDIC, and an Equal Housing Lender. For more information on online banking services, please visit or follow Northern Bank on Facebook (/NorthernBankM A/), Twitter (@northernbankma), Instagram (@northernbankma) and LinkedIn (company/northern-bank-ma/).