External Reporting Analyst

FirstBank•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

This position can be located in either our downtown Nashville, TN office of our downtown Birmingham, AL office. Position Summary: The External Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for assisting in the preparation of all external financial reporting materials filed with various regulators, including the SEC and the FDIC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA or CPA eligible and pursuing
3-4 years of experience in public accounting or SEC reporting experience
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience preparing financial statements and disclosures for financial institutions
Experience working with publicly traded financial institutions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
Self-sufficient, highly organized and superb time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable interfacing with people from different levels and functions in the organization
Team player who is able to operate effectively and work collaboratively in a fast paced, changing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with WDesk is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and filing of all external financial reporting with the SEC including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, and other SEC filings as necessary
Prepare financial statement disclosures, ensuring they are supported with clear and well-organized documentation including financial calculations and analyses
Support the preparation of regulatory, call report, earnings releases, and various internal reports
Conduct research on reporting requirements, accounting standards, and recommend accounting treatment for various transactions
Support the review of all external financial reports by the finance and accounting team, senior management, and the external auditors, providing supporting documentation as required and promptly addressing any questions or issues
Work in SharePoint to roll forward reporting calendar, documents and request lists
Coordinates with auditors and other third parties to provide request items from various sources internally
Manages internal request list for SEC filings, earnings releases and regulatory reporting
Assists in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package
Experience working in FDICIA or SOX control environment
Ability to do ad hoc reporting