REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 10 plus years of technical accounting experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm or a combination of a Big 4 and industry experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and with the ability to defend accounting positions taken
- Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CPA
Specialized expertise:
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS. Banking industry experience a plus.
• Strong attention to details and can analyze information quickly.
• High-level communication skills: written - verbal - listening. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with senior level management; experience interfacing with multiple levels of the organization structure; ability to convey simple-to-complex financial information to individuals and groups.
• Results oriented; ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and through changes. Able to meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Ability to handle conflict resolution with other groups (e.g. business units) outside of Corporate Accounting to ensure appropriate accounting guidance is followed.
• Hardworker, problem-solver and a multi-tasker.
• Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.
• Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in an appropriate manner
JOB TITLE: Accounting Policy Officer
JOB LOCATION: Remote - Client is based on the east coast - MUST reside within the US
WAGE RANGE*: $90 - 95 per hour
DURATION: Initial 4-Month Contract, potential for extension(s)
WORK SCHEDULE: M-F first shift, 40 hours/week
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is primarily responsible for providing technical accounting support to the Bank's senior management and business lines by interpreting new and existing accounting guidance as they relate to the accounting for new products, significant and/or non-routine transactions and other events. Prepare accounting memos and documentation related to such transactions. This position will also maintain and provide necessary updates to the Bank's existing accounting policies as well as help monitor any emerging accounting developments and interpret their impact to the Bank.
This position requires knowledge and proficiency with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC rules and regulations, and Bank regulatory reporting. CPAs with at least six years of relevant experience including Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Research, analyze, and provide technical accounting guidance, interpretations and recommendations for new products, new accounting and regulatory guidance, significant and/or non-routine transactions and other events to senior management and lines of businesses, principally documented through accounting policy memorandums or technical position papers. This involves establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and communicate emerging US GAAP and IFRS accounting developments (as well as regulatory guidance) and their impact to the Bank's operations, financial and regulatory reporting to senior management and lines of businesses. Work with affected businesses and lead implementation efforts. Also, assist with the Bank's representation in connection with standard setting deliberations by providing comment letters, collaborating with industry groups, etc.
Assist financial reporting teams by reviewing financial information, disclosures, and implementing new accounting requirements to ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and regulations, and bank regulatory guidance.
Maintain and provide necessary updates to the Bank's existing accounting policies.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as requested by senior management
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.