**** This role is hybrid and requires 2 days in office in Amesbury, MA. Local candidates only!!!!

BankProv:

BankProv is the nation’s 10th oldest bank, proudly rooted in a legacy of trust and reliability. As a full-service commercial bank, we offer a unique blend of traditional banking services and innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of our diverse clientele. We provide fully insured business accounts, advanced cash management tools, and a variety of lending options, including small business, real estate, acquisition finance, mortgage warehouse facilities, and renewable energy lending.

Our commitment to our community goes beyond banking. We are dedicated to fostering financially strong and thriving communities, investing in our clients' success, and supporting the growth of local businesses. As a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC), we leverage our heritage and forward-thinking approach to make a positive impact.

Our culture at BankProv is built on a foundation of core values: collaboration, empathy, courage, and innovation. We believe in working together to achieve common goals, understanding and addressing the needs of our clients and colleagues, taking bold steps to overcome challenges, and constantly seeking new ways to improve and evolve. We are looking for tech-savvy individuals who share our values and are eager to help us drive the future of banking.

BankProv operates within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) model, embodying an entrepreneurial spirit that drives us to be curious, embrace change, and push beyond our comfort zones. Join us as we shape the future of banking.

Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will possess skills to perform a variety of accounting and financial tasks. The responsibilities will include keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling accounts and statements. A successful Senior Accountant should be proficient with all accounting procedures to ensure the Bank’s daily accounting functions are accurate and run effectively. The Senior Accountant will possess the ability to recognize, research, track and correct discrepancies in a timely manner. You will work closely with other members of the finance team to ensure that the bank’s financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported. Bank accounting experience is preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, including the preparation and review of journal entries
• Performance and oversight of the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, including the timely identification and resolution of discrepancies
• Maintenance and reconciliation of the Federal Reserve account
• Oversee and assist with the processing of accounts payable, including ensuring the accuracy of expense allocation among general ledger accounts and departments
• Assist with daily liquidity position of the Bank
• Provide support with monthly and quarterly financial reports and analysis
• Assist with tax calculation and payments
• Support the audit process by maintaining and gathering necessary documentation
• Contribute to other ad-hoc projects and requests as needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with accounting and bank software programs such as Prologue, Integra, and Insight
• Excellent research, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to problem solve and verbalize data analysis to all levels of management and departments
• Ability to manage projects and workflows based on time constraints
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including tables, charts, and graphs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player who will collaborate with team members and ask for help when needed

Preferred Education and Experience:

• B.S. or B.A. in Accountancy or equivalent degree
• 3+ years of bank accounting experience
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to evaluate and improve on processes and procedures

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, employees may occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; speak clearly and hear efficiently. Employees may occasionally lift and/or move up to, or in excess of 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel:

Availability to travel on short notice to meet immediate business needs may be required.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

BankProv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. If you need assistance or accommodation completing the employment application, please contact us at humanresources@bankprov.com and we will gladly assist you.