Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Looking for Senior Accountant at San Francisco, California Full Time

Description:

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the San Francisco Fed, public servants with a congressionally mandated mission to promote a sound and stable economy to support the lives of all Americans. We are a community-engaged bank, and we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, diverse people of the Twelfth District. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives. We respect people for what they do and for who they are. We build opportunities to learn and grow. When you join the SF Fed, you become part of a team united in its purpose to promote an economy that works for everyone.

The Financial Accounting unit at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sr. Accountant to join their team. Do you have a passion for financial statements, general ledger accounting and analysis? Are you curious to know what financial reporting looks like at a unique organization like the Federal Reserve? If so, an exciting opportunity as a Sr. Accountant awaits you!

The Financial Accounting team is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the Bank’s financial statements and the delivery of timely, accurate, and reliable financial information to internal and external customers. Financial Accounting administers accounting policy, monitors for compliance, and provides direction and guidance on accounting-related matters to other areas of the organization.

 

What you’ll do :

• Verify, record, and process general ledger entries and ensure accounts are reviewed and reconciled in accordance with accounting policies

• Identify, record, and track Bank fixed assets; prepare related accounting entries and reports

• Provide consultation to business partners at the Bank on matters involving capital and fixed assets

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including annual financial statements and footnote disclosures

• Analyze and interpret financial data; present results to management and key stakeholders

• Draft, implement, and monitor accounting policies and/or accounting policy changes

• Ensure processes are in compliance with Bank internal controls and policies by supporting the department’s SOX/COSO control framework

• Respond to inquiries from internal & external auditors, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and other business stakeholders

• Prepare ad-hoc reports for management and key stakeholders

• Identify and implement operational improvement opportunities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate on project teams/workgroups (local and across the Federal Reserve System)

 

Required Experience + Traits:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Experience with Workday or other ERP software applications

• Demonstrate an understanding of financial reporting and general ledger accounting

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word,, PowerPoint, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to streamline tasks through process improvement and automation

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Work effectively under pressure with strong time management skills

• Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and sound judgment who can propose recommendations for solutions and resolve issues with minimal guidance or supervision

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 

Preferred :

• Accounting certifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

• Financial statement analysis including monthly, quarterly, annual variances

• Experience with fixed asset accounting and capitalized labor (software development)

• Understanding of SOX/COSO internal control framework

• Prior experience preparing annual financial statements and footnotes

• Prior experience with Workday, Workiva, and Tableau

 

Base Salary Range: Min: $84,600.00 – Mid: $109,800.00 – Max: $135,100.00 (Location: San Francisco)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

 

Benefits

At the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, we offer a wonderful benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pretax Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Leave Care, Backup Child Care Program, Pretax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and an unheard-of Retirement / Pension.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

At the SF Fed, we believe in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the communities we serve. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

 

Regular / Temporary

Regular

 

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

 

Job Category

Accounting/Finance

 

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

 

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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