Accountant

Description

Who We Are

First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 18 locations including 12 full-service branches in Western Washington. First Fed was recognized by the Puget Sound Business Journal as a Best Workplace for the last 3 years and a Top Corporate Philanthropist in 2023. By popular vote, First Fed received 2023 awards for Best Bank in The Best of the Northwest, Best Banker in Readers’ Choice by Cascadia Daily News, and Peninsula Daily News named us Best Bank on the Olympic Peninsula. We also received a Best-In-State bank award from Forbes in 2021.

For over 100 years First Fed has served our customers and communities throughout the PNW. We’ve donated over $9 million to non-profit organizations in the past 8 years through our foundations, sponsorships, direct donations, and matched employee donations. Our amazing team has volunteered over 25,000 hours in the past 5 years – many by using our benefit of 3 paid volunteer days per year!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – our diversity makes us stronger. Join our award-winning team!

Our Values

Optimism: We are positive and decisive. We believe the future will be better than the past. Our attitude demonstrates persistence which leads to success.

Initiative: We are self-starters and find innovative solutions. We are courageous, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We take action for good.

Respect: We include individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. We are committed to honoring and serving others.

Growth: We learn and adapt so we can continually improve. We believe in personal growth through grit and determination.

Ownership: We are invested in our endeavors. We are accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

Position Purpose

Provide staff accountant level support and activities to ensure that accurate financial information is recorded and produced in a timely manner. Prepare a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly entries and reconciliations. Provide backup support to other accounting functions as needed.

Essential Functions

Prepare daily and monthly bank and cash reconciliations.

Review and assist with daily deposit balancing and related accounts.

Monitor and research various GL account activities.

Assist with bank wires and cashier’s check activities.

Assist with month end and quarter end closing activities including journal entries, review, and reporting.

Prepare monthly general ledger balance sheet reconciliations.

Maintain support files regularly provided for audits and reviews.

Cross-train and provide backup support Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.

Provide high level of customer service to those that the team supports.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (in process or completed) required.

Typically requires two (2) years of relevant accounting experience, including demonstrated experience in general ledger systems.

A combination of education and experience that demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Ability and willingness to learn and perform a variety of different functions within the Accounting Department.

Ability to effectively collaborate with interdepartmental teams.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and consistently follow up in a timely, effective manner is necessary.

Accuracy, dependability, and ability to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated skill and experience in Microsoft excel.

Physical Requirements:

The work requires the ability to operate office machines and equipment, such as personal computers, printers, copying machines and telephones. The work requires the ability to communicate clearly with customers, coworkers, and others in person and on telephones. Work activities involve combinations of sitting/standing for extended periods.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $24.49 -$41.63

The typical hiring range for this position is $24.49 – $28.10

The incentive plan for this position is the Staff Support Incentive plan. It is paid out quarterly with a 5% target payout.

Employees will be eligible for our benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plans (401k with company match and Employee Stock Ownership Plan), gym membership reimbursement, discounts on our banking products, and more! Additional information on our benefits package can be viewed at https://www.ourfirstfed.com/careers

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Accounting

Experience

Required

2 years: Typically requires two (2) years of relevant accounting experience, including demonstrated experience in general ledger systems.

Preferred

A combination of education and experience that demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)