Senior Technical Accountant

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000/YR
* Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later than 06/30/2026.

You’re a highly technical accounting professional who thrives on solving complex accounting challenges and ensuring financial accuracy. You bring strong expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and analytical problem‑solving, paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex accounting concepts. You enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where you can take ownership of technical accounting areas and contribute to process improvements. If you’re detail‑oriented, proactive, and passionate about technical accounting excellence, this role is for you.

The Senior Technical Accountant will develop, prepare, analyze, and monitor technical accounting areas for the Bank, including preparing monthly entries and reconciliations for investments, the allowance for credit losses, derivatives, taxes, leases, and equity (including administration of equity rewards). In addition to monthly entries and reconciliations, this role will prepare quarterly and annual technical accounting memos, including memos on the ACL, goodwill impairment, AFS debt security unrealized losses, and assets and liabilities held at fair value.

This role also supports financial reporting areas such as filing Form 4s, helping prepare the annual proxy, and preparing workbooks related to technical accounting areas that drive 10‑Q and 10‑K disclosures.

• Prepare monthly accounting entries and reconciliations for investments, allowance for credit losses, derivatives, taxes, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
• Support a timely close process by ensuring timely entry of journal entries and preparation of reconciliations.
• Research variances and respond to inquiries related to monthly technical accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare technical accounting memos that ensure alignment with GAAP and appropriate accounting presentation.
• Research and analyze special projects including complex accounting transactions and new accounting standards.
• Maintain supporting documentation for efficient review by external audit, internal audit, regulators, and other reviewers.
• Track and report on all stock compensation plans and related accounting treatment, including grants, exercises, and forfeitures for restricted stock plans.
• Create, update, and review accounting processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Actively participate in initiating and implementing process improvements.
• Act as a resource for other accounting activities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 3–5 years of combined public accounting and external reporting for a publicly traded company (required).
• Experience with SEC reporting or regulatory filings (preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP and direct experience with SEC or bank regulatory filings (preferred).
• Expert Excel skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (General Ledger) experience (preferred).
• Strong communication skills and effective time‑ and deadline‑management skills (must).
• CPA designation or progress toward certification (preferred).

• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HSAs, FSAs, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
• Access to training and professional development programs.
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
• A culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success.

At First Western Trust, we’re more than just a financial institution—we’re a team of forward‑thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh,…