Sr Staff Accountant

Description

At Citizens, we’re more than a bank! Here, you’ll experience new things, create new opportunities, think beyond your role, and make an impact! 

The Controller’s Group at Citizens Bank is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join the Commercial Payment Reconciliation Team. This role is responsible for performing and reviewing general ledger account reconciliations across a variety of financial functions, including cash, accruals, suspense, foreign currency, intercompany accounts, and transaction processing systems.

As a key part of the bank’s internal control framework, this position partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and policy-compliant reconciliations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of accounting principles, a critical eye for documentation, and a collaborative mindset to support financial integrity and operational excellence.

Most importantly, as a part of our team you’re made ready for a fulfilling career with exciting challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself!

Primary responsibilities include

• Prepare and maintain general ledger account reconciliations for various financial accounts.
• Review and validate supporting documentation from business lines, providing effective challenge when necessary.
• Coordinate workflow, ensure deadlines are met, and assist manager with departmental oversight.
• Ensure all reconciliations comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal bank policies.
• Support the preparation of schedules and documentation for financial reporting and external audits.
• Collaborate with business units to resolve reconciliation-related issues and provide training or guidance as needed.
• Perform analytical or more technically difficult projects as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

• Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in accounting, reconciliation, or financial operations (banking experience preferred).
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with general ledger systems.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: M-F 4 days in Office M-Th in Johnston RI 1 day work from home. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.