Financial Reporting Accountant

GENERAL PURPOSE SUMMARY Analyzes financial and budget data on key areas impacting bank operations and prepares complex financial and regulatory reports for bank’s internal and external audiences adhering to critical deadlines by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties listed are based on Financial Planning & Business Analyst I. A full Financial Planning & Business Analyst II job description is available upon request. Analyzes financial data and prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Bank, GAAP, SEC) adhering to frequent and critical deadlines. Prepares complex regulatory reports for management and Board of Directors in accordance with federal regulatory reporting requirements. Assists in preparation of supporting schedules for federal and state tax accruals and compilation of the bank’s federal and state tax return information for internal and external tax accountants’ review. Reviews accounting (GAAP and FASB) and tax (State of Alaska and IRS) regulations to maintain accounting adherence to prescribed methods and suggests internal accounting process changes to modify the recording and accumulation of financial information for reporting purposes. Under general direction of the financial management prepares financial forecasts of bank earnings by assisting business units in developing and monitoring rolling budgets and forecasts; identifies and analyzes critical business performance results/trends and assists in business performance improvement recommendations. Assists internal/external staff auditors in completion of quarterly reviews and audits. Provides guidance and training to other Financial Division staff members, reviewing various internally prepared reports for accuracy and variances and cross-trains to provide coverage within the Funds Unit and performs cash management duties as necessary. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor. COMPLIANCE EXPECTATIONS Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations and complete all compliance training on time. Knowledgeable of and comply with bank policies, procedures, laws and regulations that apply to you and your job. Maintain customer confidence and protect the bank’s operations by identifying and protecting confidential information.