Accountant

Summary: This position is primarily responsible for preparing/compiling various financial reports and analyses with supporting work papers, both internally and externally, recurring monthly journal entries, various monthly reconciliations, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: The salary range budgeted for this position is $70,000/yr to $84,200/yr and represents the Company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Other rewards may include annual performance-based bonuses and wellness days.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a First Foundation Inc. position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an Employment Visa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands and complies with requirements of all laws and regulations applicable to the position
• Daily processing & balancing of Fedline Advantage
• Assist with accounts payable 1099-Misc processing for year-end
• Assist with the preparation for annual business property tax filings
• Prepare daily reports for management, including cash flow/flash/daily rate analysis
• Daily approving & balancing of wires for all departments
• Daily processing & balancing of Due/From Accounts entries
• Daily processing & balancing of Fed Funds Entries
• Monthly processing of Fixed Assets/Prepaids
• Prepare monthly recurring accrual and adjust journal entries
• Prepare monthly reconciliations/certifications on various general ledger accounts
• Assist in and perform special projects and analyses as needed
• Backup for accounts payable and expense check processing, as well as wire transaction processing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent banking experience
• Preferred 2 to 4 years of related experience

Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting theory and practical knowledge of GAAP is required, preferably with a background in financial institutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and verbal/written communication skills are required, with the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and work well under pressure
• PC proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is also required
• Candidate must have the ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods; use hands to operate controls on a computer; reach with hands and arms for phone and computer work; and communicate on the phone wearing a headset for extended periods. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. This job description is subject to change at any time.

First Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.