CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of AtlantaAs an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.We are a dynamic hybrid workplace environment that requires at least 2 days a week in the office.Position Summary:Through strong accounting, risk and control knowledge, completes complex assignments for the Financial Accounting functions within the Financial Management and Planning (FMP) department. Provides guidance/consultation to customers and all levels of management on complex situations. Researches and responds through various forums to ad hoc requests for information from senior management, internal and external auditors, Board of Governors, other Reserve Banks and System entities, and other FMP units. Provides functional advice or training to others in FMP as well as other business areas. May also review and approve work of other analysts.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for completing complex accounting assignments and projects. Processes, approves and/or validates transactions and ensures they are processed timely and accurately. Anticipates, interprets, and evaluates the effect offinancial transactions on the organization. Understands and processes complex accounting transactions and reviews complex transactions submitted by others. Reviews and researches unusual or notable changes in Bank-wide accountbalances to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and communicates important changes to appropriate level of management. Ensures district compliance with related accounting policies and procedures.Participates in daily and monthly unit processes and the creation of quarterly and annual processes, financial statements, footnotes, and reporting. This may include functioning accurate journal entries, collecting data from a variety of sources, and completing account reconciliations in compliance with Bank policy for accounts owned by the unit. Maintains and creates flowcharts, narratives, and other control documentation for key financial processes. Assesses risks and controls in FMP areas and recommends changes to improve efficiency and/or controls. Develops or provides input on changes to written accounting policies and procedures. Participates in complex financial accounting related projects, which can include district and system level workgroups and may be cross-functional. This includes providing guidance to projects managers on items such as policy requirements, GAAP standards, risks or controls. May collect information for and respond to external and internal auditors. Leads projects as assigned. Completes analysis and summarizes impact of documents for senior management in FMP.For department and business areas, develops and conducts training related to areas of responsibility. Provides guidance and support to others for achievement of unit objectives. Participates in testing and implementation of new applications or maintenance releases.Education:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experienceExperience:Five to eight years of experience in financial accounting preferredKnowledge Areas :· GAAP accounting· Financial reporting and benefit, employer pension and lease accounting (FRC)· Construction, software, impairment, and lease accounting (AM)· COSO/SOX, experience with risks and internal controls, and systems, specifically knowledge of related best practices (FRC) accounting related modules· Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skillsTechnical Skills:· Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite including Visio· Experience with ERP systems, specifically accounting related modules· Process improvements· Project managementIndividual Competencies:· Action oriented· Communicate Effectively· Problem Solving· Collaborates· Demonstrates Self-AwarenessQualified candidates may be considered for the Accounting Consultant title based upon advanced skillset, education/certifications ( CPA, Master’s in Accounting, etc.) and broader experience.Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment
Generously subsidized public transportation
Annual tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs, training and conferences
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This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change ( e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.Full Time / Part TimeFull timeRegular / TemporaryRegularJob Exempt (Yes / No)YesJob CategoryWork ShiftFirst (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.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers ( https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS ) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.Privacy Notice (https://www.kansascityfed.org/documents/7797/WorkdayPrivacyNotice.pdf)OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.Why Our People Choose Us:Our reputation precedes usThere will always be room for personal growthOur people are firstYou’ll find the right balanceYour responsibilities will be meaningfulWe hope that you will be our future colleague.Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
