ACCOUNTANT (Administrative)
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Federal Reserve Bank of PhiladelphiaThe Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.You will provide accounting, analytical and project support for the accurate preparation of the Bank's financial statements.
You will demonstrate general knowledge of financial accounting and reporting, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting accounting standards, and coordinating projects across a broad range of business functions.
Responsible for routine activities associated with financial and operational reporting and analysis, performance and risk management, and working directly with functional management.
What You Will Do:
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and lead activities associated with the month end, quarter end, and year end closing processes.
Conduct regular general ledger maintenance and prepare account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of subsidiary ledgers and balance sheet accounts.
Participate in process and resolution of routine issues involving financial accounting and reporting.
Compile, analyzes and interprets data; assist more senior staff in the development financial models that provide accurate information; communicate conclusions and recommends a course of action.
Contribute to developing, revising, and updating accounting policies, controls and procedures. Comments and provides suggestions on System / Bank policies and procedures that involve accounting processes.
Perform basic accounting research and documents the accounting treatment, communicate conclusions to functional management.
Conduct activities related to identifying and managing department risks, such as: COSO testing and documentation, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) assessment and compliance activities, Information Security awareness, and Business Continuity testing and plan maintenance.
Subject to audits from internal auditors, Board of Governor's examiners and independent auditing firms.
Support audits and reviews and may work directly with internal and external auditors.
Fulfill job duties and responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices.
What You Have:
Knowledge:
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong PC skills, using automation equipment and all related software.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skill to work with all levels of management.
Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related degree.
Minimum of two years of similar financial work experience required.
Certified Public Accountant license or candidate preferred.
The salary grade for this position is: grade 11. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, and skills, and internal equity and alignment with market data.
We offer a great benefits package that features:
Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Additional Information:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “rb@myworkday.com”. If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity. If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer nine employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We have nine employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Latin and Hispanic Heritage, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
This is NOT a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.
#LI-Hybrid - You will follow a hybrid schedule reporting to the Philadelphia, PA office.
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First (United States of America)The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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