What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at C&N Job Board?
Who are we?
For over 160 years, C&N has been committed to creating value through lifelong relationships with our customers, communities, shareholders, and teammates. What sets us apart from other banks is our unwavering dedication to embodying our values of teamwork, excellence, respect, responsibility & accountability, integrity, and having fun in everything we do, daily.
From partnering closely with our customers and guiding them toward their life aspirations to supporting our local communities through our many initiatives, including “Giving Back, Giving Together,” to making the best decisions for the long-term interests of our shareholders, C&N is committed to being the only financial institution that our customers will ever need.
At the heart of what we do are our employees! C&N is a team of passionate, imaginative professionals dedicated to making a positive difference. We believe in fostering a culture where every employee thrives. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where your career aspirations are supported, and your talents are appreciated.
Who are you?
You are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers and financial accuracy. You thrive in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities contribute to meaningful financial decisions. We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team, where you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting key business operations, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally, expand your expertise in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting, and work alongside a supportive team that values your contributions. Continue reading to learn more!
You will be responsible for:
- Preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and generating financial reports to ensure accuracy in financial records.
- Analyzing invoices, processing payments, and assisting in the preparation of Form 1099 to maintain accurate and timely financial transactions.
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial statements, regulatory filings, and expense analyses to support financial oversight and compliance.
- Supporting fixed asset management, maintaining financial databases, and contributing to investment security reconciliations to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
- Developing sales tax reports and assisting with unclaimed property reporting to meet regulatory requirements.
- Identifying and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency in accounting procedures and workflow processes.
Requirements:
Education & Experience – You will need an associate's degree (bachelor’s degree preferred) in a directly related field AND one 1-2 years of related experience and/or training OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills – You should possess well-developed abilities and a proven track record in the following areas:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Key Competencies – The combination of skills, behaviors, and attributes required to perform effectively in a role and achieve organizational goals include:
- Resourcefulness: Efficiently utilizes resources, manages multiple tasks to achieve goals, and leverages organizational knowledge for effective results.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Builds positive relationships across levels, functions, and cultures with diplomacy and tact.
- Plans & Aligns: Sets goals aligned with organizational priorities, creates actionable plans with milestones, and prepares effective contingencies.
- Ensures Accountability: Takes ownership, follows through on commitments, and holds self and others responsible for results.
- Nimble Learning: Adapts quickly, explores solutions, embraces new challenges, and learns from mistakes.
Why C&N?
At C&N, we’re more than just a team – we’re a community working together toward a shared mission: the success of our customers, teammates, shareholders, and communities.
- Achieve & Grow: Your success is our success. At C&N, you’ll grow alongside our customers as we work together to achieve meaningful goals.
- Learn & Develop: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. You’ll learn from and with your teammates, fostering both personal and professional growth.
- Contribute & Be Rewarded: Your contributions make a difference, and we recognize your impact through competitive rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Share & Celebrate: Together, we give back and celebrate the milestones that matter to our communities.
We’re proud of our award-winning workplace culture, recognized repeatedly with the NBRI Circle of Excellence Award. At C&N, we live our values every day, creating a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment where you can thrive.
Comprehensive Benefits for Your Success:
At C&N, we offer more than just a competitive salary – our robust benefits package is designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Highlights include:
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, personal, sick, family sick, and community service leave.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with pre-tax and ROTH contribution options and a safe harbor match, plus an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Health & Wellness:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage, including employer-paid premium options for employee-only coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for medical and dependent care.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary coverages to meet your unique needs.
- Career Development: Access to education and development programs and ongoing support for personal and professional growth.
With C&N, you can customize your benefits to fit your life while growing your career in a supportive and rewarding environment.
