Senior Technical Accountant

First Western • Quinte West, ON

3h • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technical Accountant will develop, prepare, analyze, and monitor technical accounting areas for the Bank including preparing monthly entries and reconciliations for investments, the allowance for credit losses, derivatives, taxes, leases, and equity (including the administration of equity rewards). In addition to monthly entries and reconciliations, this role will prepare quarterly / annual technical accounting memos including memos on the ACL, goodwill impairment, AFS debt security unrealized losses, and assets and liabilities held at fair value. In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, this role will be responsible for various financial reporting areas including filing Form 4s, helping prepare the annual proxy, and preparing workbooks related to technical accounting areas that drive 10-Q and 10-K disclosures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 3–5 years of combined public accounting and external reporting for publicly traded company experience (required).
• Expert Excel skills and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communications skills and effective time and deadline management skills a must.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• Experience with SEC reporting or regulatory filings (preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP and direct experience with SEC or Bank Regulatory filings preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (General Ledger) experience preferred.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly accounting entries and reconciliations related to investments, the allowance for credit losses, derivatives, taxes, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
• Support a timely close process by ensuring timely entry of journal entries and preparation of reconciliations.
• Research variances and respond to inquiries related to monthly technical accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare technical accounting memos that ensure alignment with GAAP and appropriate accounting presentation.
• Responsible for research and analysis of special projects including complex accounting transactions and new accounting standards
• Maintain supporting documentation for efficient review by external audit, internal audit, regulators, and other reviewers.
• Tracking and reporting on all stock compensation plans and related accounting treatment, including, but not limited to grants, exercises, and forfeitures for restricted stock plans.
• Create, update, and review accounting processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and Company policies.
• Actively participate in initiating and implementing process improvements.
• Act as resource for other accounting activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $120,000/YR, plus strong bonus potential.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
• Access to training and professional development programs.
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.

What This Job Offers

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