Heritage Bank Senior Accountant Tacoma, Washington Apply Now
At Heritage Bank, we work hard, but also know how important it is to take time off to stay healthy, relax, and spend time doing what makes your heart happy!
As part of our team, you'll enjoy a total rewards package, which includes base salary based on the role, experience, and skill set, along with an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), community volunteer time), and generous time off policy. Full-time team members receive a minimum of 10 paid vacation days annually and eight hours of paid sick leave per month, while also enjoying 11 paid holidays each calendar year, and an annual float day.
Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring a timely monthly general ledger (GL) close, preparation of schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, SEC reporting support, regulatory reporting, and all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and SEC regulatory requirements, and in compliance with established internal controls. Additionally, this position is relied upon to partner with the management team to enhance and optimize accounting procedures, and advise on ways to minimize risk and exposure to the Bank.
The successful candidate:
- Prepares the more complex general ledger account reconciliations, i.e., investments, equity, intercompany, etc. on a daily, monthly, and quarterly basis, in a timely manner and appropriate support documentation.
- Supports month-end and year-end financial close and reporting processes.
- Participates in various accounting functions to include but not limited to: loan and deposit reconciliations, investments, equity accounting, lease accounting, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses.
- Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of federal, state and local tax filings.
- Assists with the analysis of transactions to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and ensure that financial reports are prepared in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements.
- Ensures compliance with all Bank policies, procedures and applicable state and federal banking regulations. Monitors adherence to financial standards and regulations, such as finance-related Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Participates in and/or leads special projects, as assigned, which includes GAAP research, analysis, and implementation into all Accounting Department processes.
- Assists in production of accounting department information and reports to ensure relevant and accurate information needed by management, regulatory agencies, independent auditors and other interested parties is available on a timely basis.
- Assists with internal and external audit engagements and exams, as well as internal control, testing, and various accounting issues.
- Participates in the strategic and business planning process, as needed.
- Maintains proficient knowledge of, and ensures bank activities are performed in compliance with, all state and federal banking laws and regulations applicable to areas of responsibility.
- Ensures Bank activities are performed in compliance with the Bank's Policies and Standards, in partnership with Enterprise Risk Management and other internal banking partners.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field - required.
4+ years recent experience in a similar accounting role required.
Banking industry experience and familiarity with banking regulatory.
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