Senior Financial Accountant: GAAP, SEC & Compliance Lead

Washington Trust Bank; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Work-life benefits

Job summary

Washington Trust Bank is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Spokane to lead advanced accounting, regulatory and tax analyses for the corporate group. You will monitor GAAP, RAP, SEC and SOX compliance and support the close process.

The role requires CPA and strong technical accounting skills, with experience in public accounting and regulatory reporting. Located in Downtown Spokane, WA, this position offers growth within a stable regional bank.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 5+ years in public accounting or SEC-related accounting role.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting and regulatory filings.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced accounting research and assess impact of pronouncements.
• Develop and interpret accounting policies for the corporate group.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial and regulatory reports for WTBFC.
• Maintain internal control documentation for FDICIA/SOX.
• Serve as a point of contact with regulators and external auditors.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

RAP accounting

Internal controls

State taxes

Accounting research software

Office software

Education

B.A. in accounting or finance

M.A. in accounting preferred

CPA certification required

Tools

Accounting research software

Office software (Word/Excel/DB)

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing, leading, researching, developing and preparing advanced accounting, financial, regulatory and tax analyses, projections and recommendations to senior management of the corporate group. Provides on-going monitoring, analysis and implementation of GAAP, RAP, SEC, SOX and other regulatory pronouncements ensuring that the organization is in full compliance.

Location: Downtown Spokane, WA

Bank Overview: Founded in 1902, Washington Trust Bank remains proudly independent. For more than 120 years, we have been focused on long-term client relationships. We dedicate our strengths as an independent regional bank to serving clients who understand the value of an established banking relationship and who seek tailored financial products and services. Our heritage and mission remain clear today: we will be the best at understanding and meeting the financial needs of our customers. Executive Chairman Peter Stanton is the fourth generation of his family to lead the Bank, growing from its small Spokane headquarters in 1902 to an $11B financial institution with 40 locations throughout Washington, Idaho and Oregon. We enjoy an advantage over our publicly traded competitors because we focus on long-term goals rather than quarterly results. We base our decisions on what is happening in our communities and what is right for our customers. We have never strayed from our commitment to client service, continuing to grow our commercial, private banking, wealth management, small business and consumer portfolios even in the most challenging macroeconomic environments. Our sound business practices, innovation, knowledge and expertise have seen us through both the best and the most difficult economic cycles. Washington Trust's longevity and success are a testament to our unwavering commitment to our clients and our employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and performs advanced accounting technical research and discuss impact of current and proposed accounting pronouncements.


• Develops, implements and interprets accounting policies in response to specific applications with emphasis on coordinating financial accounting within the corporate group and provides communication to senior management.


• Prepares or is assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and regulatory reports for WTB Financial Corp. (WTBFC) corporate group with an emphasis on public external reporting and disclosures. Assumes additional duties supporting the close process.


• Manages internal control documentation for a FDICIA environment and best practices for a SOX.


• Acts as a contact, when directed, with regulatory examiners and external auditors regarding advanced financial transactions and reporting.


• Participates in the design and implementation of enhancements to the financial, regulatory and tax systems of the corporate group.


• Reviews work and provides guidance and direction to co-workers as needed.


• In a multi-company environment, develops, prepares or is assisted in the preparation of financial, regulatory and tax reports and analyses in a timely and high quality manner, including:


• Monthly company and consolidated financial statements and reports, capital and earnings projections, and board reports.


• Annual audited financial statements and related footnotes and quarterly unaudited financial statements.


• Monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports.


• Regulatory compliance examinations.


• Accounting policies and research.


• Internal control documentation.


• Accounting for selected assets and liabilities accounts.


• Regular, reliable attendance is required.


• Performs compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned.

RELATED FUNCTIONS

• Prepares special financial reports and analyses for senior management.


• As needed, provide support to management team for projections, committee presentations, discussions and decision making.


• Frequent contact by phone and in person with management and supervisory level employees in various departments of Washington Trust Bank or affiliates of WTBFC and external examiners and auditors regarding specific transactions and overall financial, regulatory and tax accounting issues.


• Participates in the design and implementation of enhancements to the financial, regulatory and tax accounting systems of the corporate group including migration to public reporting and disclosures.


• Additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the CFO and CAO.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• B.A. in accounting or finance with accounting emphasis; M.A. in accounting preferred; CPA required.


• Five or more years of public accounting, an accounting role at an SEC registrant or related experience with strong technical skills.


• In-depth working knowledge of GAAP accounting, including consolidations, financial statement preparation and audit trail considerations.


• In-depth working knowledge of SEC reporting, regulations, regulatory filings, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements.


• In-depth working knowledge of RAP accounting, including preparation of regulatory reports.


• In-depth working knowledge of external audit procedures and internal control requirements.


• In-depth working knowledge of internal control over financial reporting to identify, document and monitor the control environment.


• In-depth working knowledge of state taxes, including specialized bank regulations, consolidated return rules and preparation of returns.


• Proficient in accounting research software.


• Sufficient knowledge of and experience with division PC systems to identify problems when they occur and to affect corrections.


• Sufficient knowledge of and experience with division PC systems to recognize opportunities to automate and/or streamline activities and to direct their implementation.


• Working knowledge of department software tools including word processing, spreadsheets and data base applications.


• Exceptional follow up skills and with the ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure with multiple interruptions, meeting deadlines with exacting performance and with a strong sense of work prioritization.

Pay Range: $89,158 - $133,795

The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position located in Spokane, WA. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.

What Our Culture Can Offer You:

Our benefit philosophy is to provide you with a comprehensive package to secure your overall wellness and help you become and remain a fulfilled and productive employee. Our benefits include Health, Financial, Retirement and Work/Life Benefits. We are proud to share an overview of our benefits HERE as part of your total compensation.

Washington Trust Bank celebrates diversity in the workplace and actively recruits talent to help reflect the unique communities where we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information and any other protected characteristics outlined by state, federal and local laws. We believe strength comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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