Senior Staff Accountant

Do people consider you the “go-to” person in the accounting team when others need assistance? Are you energized when researching complex issues or partnering with others on a special project? If so, the Senior Staff Accountant opportunity at Mid First Bank could be for you! As part of a dynamic, collaborative team and reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in various aspects of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

This role must effectively communicate with internal business partners and external parties, as well as provide support and coaching to team members.

• Financial statement preparation and analysis
• Creation of periodic reporting for senior management
• Monthly closing entries and reconciliations
• High level review of various reports and processes to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Financial and internal control-related projects
• Administration of a broad range of other accounting functions, as needed
• Financial projections and associated research
• Documenting procedures and designing processes that ensure compliance and efficiency

• An experienced accounting professional with strong business acumen who seeks to understand the Company’s goals and how their work contributes to those objectives
• Someone who takes ownership of tasks and projects, showing initiative and acting proactively to address issues or potential process improvements
• A natural leader who enjoys helping others and is valued for their ability to explain concepts clearly and partner on projects or to resolve issues
• A professional whose work history reflects stability, steady growth and development

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a minimum 3.25 GPA, along with 5-7 years’ work experience in a financial accounting or analyst role within a corporate or professional environment. Candidates with relevant experience in the Banking industry are preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and strong general PC skills
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical abilities
• Effective and personable communication skills
• Proactive work ethic

With more than $36.7 billion in assets and serving more than one million accounts for customers nationwide, Mid First Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the country. As a family-owned bank, Mid First has established many customer relationships that have spanned decades and generations. We are committed to continuously providing an exceptional culture creating an energizing and supportive employee experience while delivering extraordinary internal and external customer service.