Staff Accountant - Hybrid - Mission Valley Bank

Are you seeking a fun, collaborative and dynamic environment where your contributions as a Staff Accountant that will be recognized? If the answer is yes, apply to become a member of Mission Valley Bank's valued, talented and proven team, dedicated to service excellence.

Our Staff Accountant position(Burbank, CA) is responsible for performing essential accounting functions for the Bank, Holding Company, and other subsidiary of the Holding Company including the preparation, maintenance, reconciliation, examination, and verification of financial records and related work as required.

What Will Be Your Key Accountabilities?

• Prepare journal entries for the Bank, Holding Company, and other subsidiary.
• Prepare various Finance Department Excel schedules on a daily and monthly basis.
• Prepare and process various month end accruals.
• Prepare various reconciliations including correspondent bank accounts, loans, deposits, etc.
• Complete Finance Department monthly GL reconciliations/certifications.
• Provide backup support for Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, and Accounts Payable Clerk including but not limited to completing journal entries, reconciliations, certifications, accounts payable processing, and Excel schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of certain financial/management reports.
• Assist with the quarterly FDIC Call Reports, FR-Y reports and other regulatory filings including coordination, preparation, and review of related schedules and support in accordance with the agencies prescribed guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with account research, audits and ad-hoc tasks.

What Are We All Doing?

• Embrace MVB's core values ACCEPT, show respect for cultural differences; promote working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Support a diverse workforce and affirmative action.
• Maintain up to date knowledge and may train others on products, services, departmental systems, and related technology, policies and procedures.
• Bring any suspicious activity to the attention of a supervisor, or the BSA Officer.
• Follow all Bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Understand and adhere to regulatory guidelines including but not limited to FCRA, BSA, GLBA, etc. as the regulations pertain to the employee's job function.

What Do You Bring to the Team?

A list of job experiences and qualification requirements are great, but what is most important to us is humility, vulnerability, transparency, a performance-driven attitude, and a team-player approach. Additionally, you will bring:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, VLookup, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Fiserv Premier (core processing system) and Prologue GL/Fixed Assets/AP experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience is required.
• Banking or financial institution experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organization and planning, research, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
• Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and employ basic reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work successfully in a deadline driven, team environment

What Do We Have For You?

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance eligibly the first day of the month following employment.
• Several discount programs, Employee Assistant Program (EAP), several voluntary plans, Flexible Spending, Health Savings Account and more.
• 401(k) pre-tax with matching contribution and Roth 401(k).
• Free checking and savings accounts.
• Monthly stipend for cell phone expenses.
• Flexible work schedule .
• Beyond holidays, vacation and sick pay. Adoption assistance and leave options for medical, personal or family reasons including jury duty and military leave.
• Recognition programs, monetary rewards for new team members and more.

Who Are We?

We are an independent commercial business bank focused on the financial needs of small and mid-sized businesses and their owners, professionals, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. Launched in July 2001, headquartered in Sun Valley, CA, our organizers and founders are local business people and bankers who have worked in - and served - this community for many years. We understand the importance of developing and building strong relationships within the communities we serve, providing exceptional financial solutions and acting as Trusted Advisors to each of our clients.

Mission Valley Bank knows that being an outstanding bank requires both knowledge and delivering superior service to our customers. Every day we perform with an uncompromising commitment to the highest customer service standards. We seek talented and proven individuals who share these standards to join our team.

Mission Valley Bank is committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and our business.

Mission Valley Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pre-employment background checks are required for all positions.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Note: This preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.