Senior Analyst - Corporate Accounting

WSFS Bank•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$64,491 - $105,950

About The Position

The Senior Analyst - Corporate Accounting serves as a key contributor to WSFS Bank's accounting, financial reporting, and control environment. This role partners across Finance and the broader organization to ensure accurate and timely period-end close processes, maintain a strong internal control framework, drive process improvements, and provide financial insights that support business decision-making. The Senior Analyst executes and reviews complex accounting activities and contributes to strategic Finance initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required.
Minimum 2 years of work experience in an accounting department and/or public accounting.
Previous experience within a publicly traded company, bank, financial services institution, or wealth management organization is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX and reporting requirements.
Must demonstrate understanding of banking and wealth management products and services, including deposits, loans, investments, trust and fiduciary activities, fee-based revenue, and applicable regulatory reporting requirements.
Previous experience with journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy; shows an ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently.
Demonstrates various process-driven approaches to identify solutions and solving problems. Possesses a strong sense of urgency.
Concise oral and written communications. Ability to interact effectively with staff and management across the organization.
Technology focused with a proven ability to automate and/or streamline processes to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency, reduce risk.
Prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Teams.
Embraces change and desires to work in a complex, growing organization whose structure and priorities continue to evolve.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or an MBA is a plus but not required.
Experience with Workiva is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Execute and support assigned areas from the period-end financial close process, including: Prepare, record, and review journal entries.
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure reconciling items are researched, supported, and decisioned in accordance with company policy.
Perform financial analysis of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts.
Analyze financial results, identify trends and unusual fluctuations, investigate variances, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
Collaborate on the resolution of accounting matters, assisting business partners in understanding accounting treatment and related activities.
Drive process improvement initiatives by leveraging automation, data analytics, and technology solutions to improve efficiency, enhance reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk.
Key contributor in ensuring SOX compliance for areas of responsibility, including maintenance of SOX process documentation, self-testing controls, managing audit requests and if necessary, develop remediation plans for ineffective controls.
Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.