Accountant

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3-4 years of accounting experience in the banking industry
Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance standards
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
This is a contract opportunity lasting 3-6 months
Pay: $75,000 - $+0,000 annually DOE
While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:
Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked
Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision/eyewear plan
Prescription drug reimbursement
Short-term disability
Direct deposit
Sick Pay
401(k) retirement savings plan
Life insurance
For more information about our benefits, visit https://www.expresspros.com/Job-Seekers/Employee-Benefits/Default.aspx
Responsibilities
Schedule: M-F, 8am - 5pm
Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Manage monthly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Oversee the preparation of regulatory reports, including Call Reports and other compliance documents
Collaborate with internal teams to provide insights on financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Assist in the annual audit process, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of requests
Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and ensure the integrity of the general ledger
Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for cost reduction
Provide mentorship and training to junior accounting staff as needed
Job description
A Vancouver, WA - based company in the banking industry is seeking an experienced accountant to join their team ASAP! This is a contract opportunity lasting 3-6 months.

Schedule: M-F, 8am - 5pm

Pay: $75,000 - $+0,000 annually DOE

Key Responsibilities:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Manage monthly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee the preparation of regulatory reports, including Call Reports and other compliance documents.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide insights on financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the annual audit process, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of requests.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
• Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for cost reduction.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior accounting staff as needed.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-4 years of accounting experience in the banking industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with [specific software, if applicable] is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.

Associate Benefits

While working for Express, our associates can also become eligible for a variety of benefits:
• Referral bonuses - $100 per employee referred after 80 hours worked.
• Medical plan
• Dental plan
• Vision/eyewear plan
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Direct deposit
• Sick Pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• For more information about our benefits, visit https://www.expresspros.com/Job-Seekers/Employee-Benefits/Default.aspx

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