Staff Accountant

The Arrow Financial Corporation Family of Companies is seeking dynamic, authentic individuals to join our amazing team!  Currently, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our Finance team as: 

Staff Accountant

This may be the opportunity for you if you have experience in:

> Accounting

> General Ledgers

> Journal Entries

About this position:

Responsible for independently performing a variety of accounting functions.  Also performs a variety of duties to maintain the general ledger accounts of the Company.

Responsibilities

> Assist with the accounting for Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, Leases and other areas as deemed necessary.

> Prepare/post JEs for a variety of areas such as Pension, Loan (sales), dealer reserves, expense accruals and other areas as assigned

> Perform/review account reconciliations for assigned accounts – not limited to above areas

> Assist with verifying and/or coding of invoices and expense vouchers for proper input.

> Assist Accounting Operations Manager with creating and enhancing internal procedures

> Assist with departmental training.  Provide support / guidance as appropriate to co-workers and customers.

> Assist with the Accounting Representative’s duties as needed.

> Prepare/post journal entries as needed

What you will need to thrive in this role:

In addition to your work and life experiences, as well as your passion and excitement for the profession, you would benefit from having: 

Education/Certifications:

> Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience required

> 6 years of accounting or related experience (degree included) required; Banking a plus

Skills/Knowledge:

> Ability to analyze complex data and provide clear and accurate conclusion to explain variances 

> Solid communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal; comfortable working in a team environment and collaborating with others to achieve goals

> Detail oriented, extremely organized, ability to prioritize and manage time to achieve objectives

> Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel knowledge, including pivot tables and other database functions, Word and mainframe general ledger applications

Physical Demands

> Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time and walk/stand for brief periods of time

> Must be able to repetitively use telephone, computer mouse, and keyboard

> Ability to lift/move up to 15 lbs.

What we will bring to the table:

We believe in investing in our employees and helping them grow their career with us.  We offer a pleasant, inclusive work environment, career development opportunities, and competitive compensation.  Through our total rewards program, we offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring:

>    Competitive compensation including potential bonus and incentives as well as paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

>    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance and Flexible Spending Plan

>    Multiple retirement plans including:  401(k), Pension, and Employee Stock Ownership

>    Education and Tuition Reimbursement

>    Employee Assistance Program for our employees and their immediate family members

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard for: race, color, religion, national origin or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a multi-bank holding company, Arrow Financial Corporation has over $4 billion in assets. Through our subsidiaries we provide a broad range of banking and insurance services across northeastern New York, including online and mobile banking, wealth management, money market and deposit accounts, and mortgage, consumer and commercial loans.

We are committed to delivering value for our shareholders, our customers, and our communities. Our conservative business model and strategy of steady growth have resulted in many recognitions from the nation’s leading publications and bank-rating firms.

The salary range for this position is $58,500.00 - $65,000.00 commensurate with experience and education.

Additional compensation may be earned through the Company’s profit-sharing bonus program, subject to individual and company performance.