Assistant Controller

Overview

Join our team! 1st Security Bank team members deliver service that "WOWs" each other and our customers. We value relationships, teamwork, community, and professional growth in a safe, friendly, and progressive workplace. We celebrate diversity and support equality for all. If you share these core values and are committed to career excellence, let us help you reach your dreams!

If you are the type of individual that would enjoy working at one of the Puget Sound's Best Places to Work for 10 years in a row and focuses on providing an exceptional client experience, then 1st Security Bank is the place for you. 1st Security Bank was named a bronze medal winner in its class in the Puget Sound Business Journal's Best Workplaces contest in its first year nominated and is also consistently rated a 5 star Bank in Washington State by Bauer Financial, an independent bank rating firm.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for a variety of areas including working in a team environment, developing innovative and more effective processes and identifying and streamlining current processes to gain efficiencies. This position will play a significant role in managing the accounts payable, general ledger and fixed assets. The Assistant Controller will supervise team members as assigned and will be responsible for ensuring that work is properly completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Strives to wow internal and external customers.

• Assist with the month end, quarter end and year end closing processes, reviewing journal entries, accruals and reconciliations, preparing schedules and submitting standard and ad hoc financial reporting schedules as required including account analysis.
• Adheres to Bank policies and procedures.
• Supports Banks mission and core values.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to prepare and file the bank’s Forms 10-Q and 10-K, press releases, Call Report and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist with analysis and review of the bank's financial performance by collecting, analyzing and reporting financial and statistical data.
• Responsible for managing accounting system software and troubleshooting any issues related to the accounting system.
• Develop, implement and update operational processes and procedures to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and documentation of data flow associated with the accounting team’s daily functions.
• Liaison with accounting software, and other system related vendors and consultants.
• Leads and directs the work of day-to-day accounting personnel.
• Performs a variety of tasks and will work closely with the team to ensure reporting and reconciliation deadlines are met.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected in order to improve processes throughout the organization.
• Self-motivated and team player who takes initiative to complete assigned tasks and projects.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Responsible for team development, goal setting, and on-going coaching to ensure activities are performed within department and company guidelines and policies.
• Assist with special projects as necessary.

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual or family plan.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid sick and vacation time.

• Relationship Driven – we strive to "WOW" (surprise, excite and delight) each other and our customers.
• Ethical – fair, honest and act with integrity.
• Lead by Example – maintain a positive attitude, show respect for others, and have some fun!
• Accountable – we take our responsibilities seriously and we meet our commitments with urgency.
• Team Player – dependable, enthusiastic contributor to team success and to the greater good of the bank.
• Embrace Dreams – we encourage each other to reach for our dreams.
• Diversity – we celebrate diversity and support equality for all.
• Community Oriented – we actively support our communities and the Bank's CRA initiatives.
• Open and Honest Communication – always professional, responsive, and timely.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or…