Who We Are

　　First Fed is a local community bank on an exciting growth trajectory with 16 locations in 5 counties across Washington. We are committed to investing in our amazing team and technologies which enable better service of our customers and communities. In 2021, First Fed was recognized as a Best Workplace by Puget Sound Business Journal and a Best Bank by Forbes, Peninsula Daily News and Bellingham Alive. 

　　We welcome applicants from all backgrounds -- our diversity makes us stronger. In 2023, we will celebrate our first 100 years of service.

　　Our Values

　　Optimism:  We are positive and decisive. We believe the future will be better than the past. Our attitude demonstrates persistence which leads to success.

　　Initiative:  We are self-starters and find innovative solutions. We are courageous, entrepreneurial, and passionate. We take action for good.

　　Respect:  We include individuals from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives. We are committed to honoring and serving others.

　　Growth:  We learn and adapt so we can continually improve. We believe in personal growth through grit and determination.

　　Ownership:  We are invested in our endeavors. We are accountable and take responsibility for our actions and decisions.

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　　Position Purpose:

　　Provide professional level support in Bank and Holding Company accounting activities to ensure that accurate and timely financial information is produced and distributed to Senior Management, the Board of Directors, regulators, and all others so that they can make informed business decisions.

　　Senior Accountant job duties may be split between multiple accountants and individual job duties may vary

　　Essential Functions:

　　Loan Balancing, Accounting and Reporting

　　Balance loan portfolio to the General Ledger, assure proper accounting for deferred fees and related loan accounts.Work closely with SEC & Financial Reporting team to clear outstanding reconciling itemsResponsible for accurate accounting for off-core loansPrepare monthly internal loan reports, related quarterly Call Report support files, loan collateral certifications and loan related audit and tax return schedules as needed.Investment Balancing and Reporting

　　Post investment purchase and sale journal entries.Reconcile investments monthly and review transactions for reasonableness.Evaluate coverage of public fund and tribal account deposits. Work with Treasurer to pledge additional securities as needed.Prepare monthly and quarterly public deposit commission reports and quarterly Call Report support files.Prepare loan related audit schedules as needed.Fixed Assets

　　Responsible for maintaining fixed asset records for the Bank, including preparation of monthly reports, journal entries schedules for audit and tax,  as needed. Prepare annual personal and real property tax reports and coordinate the related semi-annual tax payments.FinTech Accounting

　　Responsible for ensuring that the bank's fintech related accounting is accurate and timely. Including designing new processes and procedures for existing and new FinTech relationships.Review and approve Accounts Payable batches and maintain corporate credit card program

　　Management Reports and Other

　　Assist with technical accounting and reporting projects, analyses, and other projects as needed.Maintain and create custom reports as needed.Monthly Accruals, complex journal entries and monthly schedules and reports

　　State and Local Tax Returns

　　Prepare monthly state excise tax returns and quarterly local excise tax returns. Understand Washington State tax laws and assure organization remains in