Staff Accountant - Glenville, NY

Active - Regular full-time

Clerical

Sarnowski Drive, Schenectady, NY, US

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Staff Accountant

Reports to: Vice President of Accounting

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt | Supervisory Role: No

Why Join Us?

At Trustco Bank, we’re committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where our employees can grow their careers. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and consider our employees as family. We value each team member’s contribution and offer a supportive, collaborative work environment. If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and seek an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

We believe that investing in our employees means investing in the future of our company. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a generous compensation and benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, a health savings account with an annual employer contribution, a 401(k)-retirement plan with generous employer match, paid time off plus 11 paid federal holidays, training and professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, reduced fees and rates on certain loan products, and much more!

About the Staff Accountant Role

Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for numbers and a drive to contribute to our financial success? Trustco Bank is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our financial accounts. If you are detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and seek an opportunity to grow within a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is responsible for maintaining detailed reconciliations, analyzing account activity, supporting month-end and year-end procedures, and completing ad hoc requests to strengthen the department’s efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts: Prepare and sustain detailed reconciliations of balance sheet accounts daily and monthly, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Analyze Loan Performance: Track and analyze non-performing loans monthly, providing insights and detailed reports to management for informed decision-making.

• Manage Fixed Asset Ledger: Maintain the Fixed Asset ledger and associated depreciation schedules on Sage Software. Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations to accurately reflect new purchases and disposals.

• Handle Prepaid Expenses: Oversee the Prepaid ledger, ensuring proper amortization and recording of prepaid expenses through timely journal entries and reconciliations.

• Support Investment Management: Assist in maintaining the Investment ledger through IPS, performing daily and monthly amortizations, and preparing reconciliations to guarantee proper investment recording.

• Financial Reporting: Support the timely reporting of key financial information, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with company standards.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field (or equivalent experience).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities under time-sensitive deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office programs.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Fluent in English; bilingual a plus

• Access to reliable transportation

Schedule

Full-time position; Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Physical Demands:

Primarily sedentary; includes use of standard office equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Trustco Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion or promotion

• Recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment

• Treatment during employment

• Rates of pay or other forms of compensation

• Selection for training, including apprenticeship

• Layoff or termination

It is the policy of Trustco Bank to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity.