Financial Reporting Accountant II

Opportunity Bank of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

This role is responsible for performing and assisting with the preparation and review of SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and press releases. The position involves researching and analyzing accounting pronouncements, maintaining documentation for financial statements and internal controls, and performing various higher-level finance and accounting functions such as monthly Board reports, general ledger reconciliations, and investment accounting. The role also includes assisting with bank examiner and auditor requests, budget preparation and monitoring, identifying and implementing process improvements, and cross-training with other department staff. Special projects related to financial reporting and accounting are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

• 4 year college degree (accounting, finance or related)
• 6 years experience in financial reporting, auditing or financial statement preparation
• Proficiency with financial reporting software, data analytics tools, or automation platforms used in accounting and finance environments.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or MBA
• Experience in the financial reporting environment of a publicly traded company or financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or assist with the preparation and review of SEC 10-K, 10-Q, press release, and other regulatory filings, including consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and disclosures, in accordance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Perform and/or assist with the research and analysis of new and existing accounting pronouncements, standards, and regulatory guidance to assess their impact on the organization's financial reporting and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain documentation related to consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations, ensuring all assigned controls are completed in a timely manner.
• Perform and/or assist with various higher-level finance and accounting functions, including monthly Board reports, general ledger reconciliations, investment accounting, financial analysis, and report generation.
• Perform and/or assist with furnishing requested information to bank examiners and auditors for safety and soundness examinations, quarterly reviews, and annual audits, including tracking and coordinating required documentation.
• Perform and/or assist with overall organizational budget preparation and ongoing monitoring, collaborating with various bank departments to gather, compile, organize, and validate budgetary data for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify workflow and data reporting enhancements and support mitigation efforts through the evaluation and implementation of reporting tools and process improvements for the accounting and finance team.
• Cross-train and provide backup to other accounting and finance department staff.
• Perform and/or assist with special projects related to financial reporting and accounting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level