Junior Staff Accountant

Northeast BankNortheast BankBoston, Massachusetts, United States
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Posted

9/11/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$27 - $32/hr

Work style

Hybrid

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Core responsibilities

The Junior Staff Accountant will perform accounting administration, including preparing journal entries and managing general ledger reconciliations. They will also assist with month-end closing processes, loan reporting, and supporting internal and external audits.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent banking experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail, is required.

Key skills

AccountingGeneral ledgerJournal entriesReconciliationsMonth end closeReportingLoan accountingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCore banking systems

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Northeast Bank

Industry

Banking

Employees

363

Type

Public Company

Size

201-500 employees

Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) is headquartered in Portland, Maine and operates as both a national lender and a community bank. Our National Lending Division originates and acquires commercial real estate loans nationwide, with a focus on complex credit structures and secondary market transactions. We deliver tailored financing solutions to a broad, national client base. Through our Small Business segment, we serve as a Small Business Administration Preferred Lender, providing government-guaranteed loans and small-balance insured financing across the country. Regionally, Northeast Bank offers a full suite of depository, cash management, and treasury services, supported by seven full-service banking centers across Maine. Northeast Bank (NASDAQ: NBN) is a full-service bank headquartered in Portland, Maine. We are both an experienced, balance sheet lender offering speed, certainty of execution and creativity to structure loan originations and acquisitions nationally, and a full-service bank serving customers in Western, Central, and Southern Maine. We originate and purchase commercial loans nationally - secured by all types of real estate (with the exception of land and construction), equipment or other business assets, including government guaranteed (SBA and USDA) loans. In Maine, we also provide a full range of personal and business banking services, from banking accounts to financing options to cash management. At Northeast Bank, we are committed to bettering the lives of those in need. We focus our charitable efforts in the markets we serve and aim to raise the aspirations of our youth, support those in need, and promote economic development. Please note this is not a customer service channel, if you need account help, visit our website, schedule an appointment, or call 1.800.284.5989. We reserve the right to remove inappropriate content and may block users for repeated violations.

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Job categories

Finance & AccountingAdministrative

Description

Northeast Bank is a full-service community bank and a national commercial real estate lender with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and California. We are looking for motivated and talented individuals who want to make an impact in a growing company that cares about its employees, customers, and the communities it serves. Northeast Bank provides competitive compensation and benefits, generous PTO, and a hybrid work environment dependent on the role. If you are looking for a growing organization that prioritizes its employees, we encourage you to apply. POSITION SUMMARY: Perform accounting administration, with an emphasis on support for accounting systems and processes. RESPONSIBILITIES:   * Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger. * Prepare daily and monthly reconciliations, including coordination with other departments responsible for clearing aged reconciling items. * Assist with the month end close process. * Assist with general ledger maintenance and integration. * Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting. * Assist with the loan sale and reporting process, including preparation of sale summaries, booking gain on sales, and recording monthly income and loan activity to the general ledger. * Execute outgoing wires. * Support accounting department with audits and examinations required by the Bank, including compiling requests for the internal and external auditors. * Support and back-up for various tasks in the department as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  * Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or equivalent banking/accounting experience required * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word * Attention to details * Accounting knowledge * Good organizational skills * Core banking system experience preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. * Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20lbs. * Consistently operates a computer and other office equipment such as calculator, copy machine and printers. * Climate controlled general office setting with moderate noise level. * Must express or exchange ideas with co-workers, customers and vendors. Northeast Bank is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national original, veteran status and any other classification protected by Law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

  • Accounting
  • General ledger
  • Journal entries
  • Reconciliations
  • Month end close
  • Reporting
  • Loan accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Core banking systems

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous PTO

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