Senior Analyst - Corporate Accounting

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

The Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst will execute, review, and support all accounting related activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis of the period-end close. In addition, the incumbent will be a key contributor of accounting, process improvement and other initiatives which create effectiveness and/or efficiency. The Senior Corporate Accounting Analyst is one of two senior analysts that report to a Corporate Accounting Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely, accurate financial results are prepared efficiently.

Execute and support assigned areas from the period-end financial close process, including:

Record and review journal entries.

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.

Ensure reconciling items are researched, supported, and decisioned in accordance with company policy.

Perform financial analysis of Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts.

Other period-end close and related activities as assigned.

Collaborate on the resolution of accounting matters, assisting business partner’s understanding of accounting treatment and activities.

Collaborate on process improvements, including automation of period-end close functions and template standardization.

Key contributor in ensuring SOX compliance for areas of responsibility, including maintenance of SOX process documentation, self-testing controls, managing audit requests and if necessary, develop remediation plans for ineffective controls.

Perform various operational tasks, such as cash fundings and settlement of intercompany receivables and payables.

Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or other business discipline is required.

CPA and/or MBA is a plus.

A minimum of 2 years of work experience in an accounting department and/or public accounting. Previous public company or financial services experience preferred but not required.

Previous experience required in either public accounting or the Corporate Accounting function, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX and reporting requirements.

Must demonstrate various process-driven approaches to identify solutions and solving problems.

Prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle. Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Must be technology focused with a proven ability to automate and/or streamline processes to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency, reduce risk.

Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.

Must have an ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently.

Must have the ability to interact effectively with staff and management across the organization.

Embraces change and desires to work in a complex, growing organization whose structure and priorities continue to evolve.

Must have excellent written and oral skills that will allow for effective communication among internal stakeholders.

Must have excellent listening ability and presentation skills.

Must have excellent problem-solving abilities.

Must possess a strong sense of urgency.

Must have the ability to independently make decisions by use of critical judgement to assess process.

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