WSFS Bank

Senior Analyst - Corporate Accounting

WSFS Bank$64K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required.
  • CPA certification or MBA is a plus.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, preferably in financial services or public accounting.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance necessary.
  • Demonstrated financial analysis skills, particularly with balance sheets and income statements.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, ideally Oracle; familiarity with Workiva is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the period-end financial close processes.
  • Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Perform comprehensive financial analysis, identifying trends and variances.
  • Collaborate with business partners on accounting treatments and solutions.
  • Drive process improvements through automation and data analytics.
  • Ensure SOX compliance related to documentation and control testing.
  • Support various strategic Finance initiatives and other assigned duties.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan, with additional retirement benefits available.
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Paid parental leave and military leave options.
  • Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
  • Wellness programs to promote employee health.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Analyst - Corporate Accounting serves as a key contributor to WSFS Bank's accounting, financial reporting, and control environment. This role partners across Finance and the broader organization to - ensure accurate and timely period-end close - processes, maintain a strong internal control framework, drive process improvements, and provide financial insights that support business decision-making. The Senior Analyst executes and reviews complex accounting activities and contributes to strategic Finance initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Execute and support assigned areas from the period-end financial close process, including:
  • Prepare, 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.
  • Analyze financial results, identify trends and unusual fluctuations, investigate variances, and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
  • Collaborate on the resolution of accounting matters, assisting business partners in understanding accounting treatment and related activities.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives by leveraging automation, data analytics, and technology solutions to improve efficiency, enhance reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk.
  • 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.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required.
  • CPA certification or an MBA is a plus but not required.
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience in an accounting department and/or public accounting. Previous experience within a publicly traded company, bank, financial services institution, or wealth management organization is strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX and reporting requirements.
  • Must demonstrate understanding of banking and wealth management products and services, including deposits, loans, investments, trust and fiduciary activities, fee-based revenue, and applicable regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Previous experience with journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy; shows an ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently.
  • Demonstrates various process-driven approaches to identify solutions and solving problems. Possesses a strong sense of urgency.
  • Concise oral and written communications. Ability to interact effectively with staff and management across the organization.
  • Technology focused with a proven ability to automate and/or streamline processes to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency, reduce risk.
  • Prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Teams.
  • Experience with Workiva is a plus but not required.
  • Embraces change and desires to work in a complex, growing organization whose structure and priorities continue to evolve.


WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Salary Range:
$64,491.00 - $105,949.50

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate's experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary, WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, legal limitations, and may vary based on an Associate's location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits, please visit https://www.wsfsbank.com/about/careers/

About WSFS Bank

WSFS Bank is a subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation, a bank holding company headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. WSFS Bank is the oldest and largest bank and trust company headquartered in Delaware and the Delaware Valley. The bank offers a wide range of consumer and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the Delaware Valley and beyond.
Learn more about WSFS Bank
Size
1,839 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$114.7 million
Founded
1832
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
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