Bank Accounting Policy Officer
Employee Type:
Contract
Remote:
Yes
Location:
Quincy, MA, US
Pay Range:
$65 - $110 per hour
Job Description:
Job#: 3035070
Job Description:
Location: Remote (Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This position is responsible for providing technical accounting support to senior management and business lines by interpreting new and existing accounting guidance as it relates to new products, significant or non-routine transactions, and other events. The role involves preparing accounting memos, maintaining and updating accounting policies, and monitoring emerging accounting developments to interpret their impact on the organization. This position requires proficiency with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC rules, and bank regulatory reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, and provide technical accounting guidance, interpretations, and recommendations for new products, new accounting and regulatory guidance, and significant or non-routine transactions.
- Monitor and communicate emerging US GAAP and IFRS accounting developments and their impact on the organization's operations and financial reporting.
- Assist financial reporting teams by reviewing financial information, disclosures, and implementing new accounting requirements to ensure compliance.
- Maintain and provide necessary updates to the organization's existing accounting policies.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as requested by senior management.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting policy, auditing, or financial statement preparation is required.
Technical Skills: Strong technical accounting knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS is required. A CPA designation is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience from a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Experience within the banking industry.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to defend accounting positions taken.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
