Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Position at Northstar InnovationsWe are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team at Northstar Innovations. Northstar Innovations provides operational support for the corporate group underneath Northstar Financial Group Inc., which includes Mainstreet Community Bank, Northstar Bank and West Michigan Community Bank. The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.Education/Experience RequiredA bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Strong computer and communication skills and an ability to multi-task, coordinate and prioritize projects are also required. The applicant must be or become knowledgeable with banking policies, rules, regulations, and practices.ComplianceAll associates have a responsibility to understand the Bank's BSA/AML Program, the procedures outlined in it, and to follow the Program and procedures in carrying out their duties. When an associate has supervisory responsibilities, he or she will make certain that his/her staff understand the responsibilities to comply with applicable regulatory issues and internal programs, policies and procedures. Any associate that fails to adhere to the BSA/AML Program or commits other violations of the Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is an on-site position. Must be willing and able to travel to all branch locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to touch, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be willing and able to drive and travel to all branch locations.NoticeRequirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.To perform in this position successfully, the employee will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.Ability means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.This position description has excluded the marginal or peripheral functions that are incidental to the performance of primary functions. All requirements are essential to the function of the position.This position description describes the minimum selection requirements to qualify for the position. However, promotion and other employment decisions are also based on Bank needs, being in good standing, fully competent performance, and other non-discriminatory issues.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This position description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise than an "at will" employment relationship.Northstar Financial Group, Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.