Financial Accountant II

In a multi-company environment is responsible for preparing accounting, financial, and regulatory reports, projections and analyses. Provides on-going monitoring, analysis and implementation of GAAP, RAP, SEC, SOX and other regulatory pronouncements ensuring that the organization is in full compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Prepares or is assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and regulatory reports for W.T.B. Financial Corp. corporate group with an emphasis on public external reporting and disclosures.
• Develops internal control documentation for a FDICIA environment and best practices for a SOX environment. Assists in documenting and implementing procedures necessary to maintain and improve internal controls.
• May act as a contact, when directed, with regulatory examiners and external auditors regarding financial transactions and reporting.
• Participates in the design and implementation of enhancements to the financial and regulatory accounting systems of the corporate group including migration to public external reporting and disclosures.
• Performs accounting research and discuss impact of current and proposed accounting pronouncements.
• May develop, implement and interpret accounting policies in response to specific applications with emphasis on coordinating financial accounting within the corporate group and provides communication to management.
• In a multi-company environment, prepares or is assisted in the preparation of financial and regulatory and analyses in a timely and high quality manner, including:
• Preparation of monthly company and consolidated financial statements capital and earnings projections, and board reports.
• Annual WTBFC audited financial statement and related footnotes and quarterly WTB unaudited financial statement.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports.
• Regulatory compliance examinations.
• Accounting policies and research.
• Internal control documentation.
• Accounting for selected assets and liabilities including acquisition intangibles, mortgage servicing rights, csv life insurance, limited partnerships, loan loss reserve and migration system, compensation accruals, and other accruals. Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis and projections.
• Regular, reliable attendance is require
• Perform compliance and risk management duties as required or assigned

Related Functions:

• Prepares special financial reports and analyses for management.
• 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 and regulatory accounting issues.
• Participates in the design and implementation of enhancements to the financial and regulatory accounting systems of the corporate group including migration to public reporting and disclosures.
• Additional responsibilities and duties as directed by the CAO or CFO.

Qualifications:

• Banking, public accounting, or related experience with strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting, including consolidations, financial statement preparation and audit trail considerations.
• Knowledge of RAP accounting, including preparation of regulatory reports.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting, regulations, regulatory filings, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, proxy statements, XBRL.
• Knowledge of external audit procedures and internal control requirements.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting to identify, document and monitor the control environment.
• 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.

Compensation: $56,932 -$85,398

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.