Accounting Administrator – Accounting Systems Support

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | Northeast Bank

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Northeast Bank, a 363-person full-service community bank and national commercial real estate lender with offices across Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and California. The bank is committed to fostering a supportive environment for its employees, customers, and the communities it serves. As a Junior Staff Accountant, you will be instrumental in performing key accounting administration duties, with a focus on maintaining and supporting the bank’s accounting systems and processes. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing organization that values its people.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, MA

• Mission: Perform accounting administration, with an emphasis on support for accounting systems and processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Core banking system (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.
• Conduct daily and monthly account reconciliations, coordinating with other departments to clear aged items.
• Assist with the month-end close process and general ledger maintenance.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports.
• Support the loan sale and reporting process, including preparing summaries and recording related financial activity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent banking/accounting experience.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, foundational accounting knowledge, and good organizational abilities.
• Bonus: Prior experience with a core banking system is preferred.