Accountant II

Overview

An established financial institution with over 135 years of history and more than $16 billion in assets is seeking an Accountant II to join their Corporate Accounting team. The organization operates 135 branch locations across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California. This role is integral to maintaining accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the general ledger and financial reporting are accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with GAAP.
• Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls related to general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and perform reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Analyze financial trends and investigate variances across the general ledger and financial statements.
• Maintain company-wide compliance with reconciliation standards and internal control requirements.
• Complete investment portfolio accounting entries and related reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and supporting reports, including analyzing and explaining budget variances.
• Support regulatory reporting by preparing data for filings such as FDIC Call Reports and SEC reports.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting or related experience (required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their practical application.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and using spreadsheets for data analysis.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to collaborate well with others.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to accounting within financial institutions.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

Compensation & Benefits

• Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $33.98 - $39.98 per hour.
• Annual incentive potential.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Travel

• 0% travel required.

Location

Positions are located within the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, corresponding to the branch locations.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to diversity and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, age, disability, or protected veteran status.