John Marshall Bank Looking for Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Senior Accountant at Reston, VA  Full Time

Essential Functions

•  Prepares all SEC filings including Quarterly and Annual Reports on Form 10-Q/K, Proxy Statement, Form 8-K, Form 3/4s and other filings, as required.
• Prepares the quarterly earnings release and investor presentations, as needed.
• Assists in review of XBRL tagging.
• Creates and maintains SEC calendars and planning documents to communicate and manage deadline adherence.
• Prepares the consolidated financial statements.
• Prepares the monthly Board of Directors’ reports and manages the internal review for these documents.
• Prepares the allowance for credit losses model and review adequacy in accordance with policy.
• Performs account reconciliations and organize large volumes of data to create meaningful analysis and trend reports.
• Performs various monthly and quarterly analyses to assess the bank’s performance and guide executive management decision-making.
• Monitors and ensures timely identification of and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide GAAP interpretation and document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations as well as research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.
• Researches accounting and financial reporting requirements using all available tools, recommending accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Performs disclosure research by reviewing examples of peer company financial statement disclosures.
• Develops new SEC disclosures and technical accounting memos relating to new or amended accounting pronouncements, significant transactions, etc.
• Provides support to external auditors during audits and interim reviews. Coordinates requests and manages the flow of information and documentation.
• Develops, manages, and implements accounting policies and procedures in compliance with US GAAP.
• Initiates special projects required to meet SEC reporting requirements.
• Maintains a good working relationship with bank employees.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently, as well as motivated to work as a team player to contribute to the success of the department, and in turn the organization.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (or progress towards obtaining CPA) – preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or relevant discipline – required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience, prior SEC reporting and/or  public accounting experience – preferred.
• Banking industry experience– preferred.
• Experience with core banking systems and report writing software – preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting technology such as Toppan Merrill  – preferred.
• Unquestionable integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information – required.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Quantitative and analytical skills to analyze statistical information, demonstrating proficiency performing data analysis to support business decisions through financial modeling, graphical presentation, and analytical writing.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, organizational, data review and time management skills, with the ability to accurately manage multiple assignments, goals, and reporting requests, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and intellectually curious.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (to include pivot tables and macros), with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Provide an exceptional level of quality service for internal/external customers; respond to customers’ needs, questions and concerns in an accurate, effective, and timely manner.
• Strong listening, verbal, written, and telephone etiquette business communication skills, including effective questioning strategies and presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively, clearly and persuasively in a variety of settings, formats, and audiences.

 
John Marshall Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer