# Staff Accountant

> Quontic · Queens, United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-04

**Salary:** USD 73,000–92,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Accounting

## Description

The staff accountant plays a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and contributing to the overall success of our financial operations.

**Job Responsibilities:**

-   Record and maintain general ledger entries with a high level of accuracy.
-   Perform regular daily reconciliations of internal bank accounts and correspondent bank accounts, ensuring precision in financial transactions.
-   Contribute to the month-end closing process by preparing journal entries and reconciling various accounts.
-   Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
-   Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
-   Provide insights and recommendations to enhance financial performance.
-   Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal policies.
-   Assist in the preparation of financial reports for regulatory authorities.
-   Prepare documentation and support auditors during internal and external audits.
-   Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
-   Generate financial statements and reports for management review.
-   Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial information and support their financial needs.
-   Participate in financial planning and budgeting processes.
-   Identify and assess financial risks, proposing strategies to mitigate potential issues.
-   Monitor and report on key financial metrics to identify emerging risks.
-   Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.

## Requirements

**Education and Experience Requirements:**

-   Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or similar; OR associate degree and two (2) years of experience in functional area; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus four (4) years of experience in functional area. 

-   Additional one (1) years of progressive experience in functional area.

**Additional Job Requirements:**

-   Demonstrated skills and experience with accounting principles and practices.
-   Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office 365 and accounting software.
-   Prior experience with loan accounting preferred.
-   Willingness to pursue continuing education, certifications, etc. as applicable to advancing in the organization.
-   Analytical and problem-solving skills.
-   Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak confidently.
-   An ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities change daily, and where employees wear many hats.
-   Detail-oriented with the ability to think "outside the box" and prioritize tasks and decisions in a timely manner.
-   Self-directed, yet effective working as part of a collaborative team.
-   Responsive and customer-focused with a demonstrated use of professional judgment.

The above is merely a description. Responsibilities and duties are not limited to the above. Quontic reserves the right to change job descriptions at any time.

## Benefits

This role's annual base salary range is $73,000 - $92,000.

In addition to a fulfilling career, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that can fuel your financial milestones & keep you well. Full time employees are eligible for:

-   Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
-   Financial Wellness Planning & Coaching
-   Counseling Support Services & Resources
-   Paid Parental Leave
-   Pet Insurance
-   401K Match
-   Employee Bank Accounts with Quontic
-   Generous Paid Time Off

## Apply

[Apply at Quontic](https://apply.workable.com/quonticbank/j/53D4E0DCD1/apply)

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