Corporate Accounting Supervisor

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

The Corporate Accounting Supervisor will execute, review, and support all accounting related activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis of the period-end close. The incumbent will oversee accounting, process improvements and other initiatives to create effectiveness and efficiency. In addition, the Corporate Accounting Supervisor will collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely, accurate financial results are prepared efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute and/or review assigned areas from the period-end financial close process, including 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.
• Other period-end close and related activities as assigned.
• Collaborate on and/or lead the resolution of accounting matters, providing insight and analysis to assist business partner’s understanding of accounting treatment and activities.
• Provide leadership and/or collaborate on process improvements, including automation of period-end close functions and template standardization.
• Take an active role in ensuring SOX compliance for all corporate accounting processes, including maintenance of SOX process documentation, self-testing controls, managing audit requests and if necessary, develop remediation plans for ineffective controls.
• Review and/or prepare various ad-hoc analyses, as needed.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or other business discipline is required. CPA and/or MBA is preferred.
• Must have at least 4 years of work experience in an accounting department and/or public accounting. Previous public company or financial services experience preferred but not required.
• Must have previous experience required in either public accounting or the Corporate Accounting function, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
• Must have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SOX and reporting requirements.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate various process-driven approaches to identify solutions and solving problems.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Must embrace change and desires to work in a complex, growing organization whose structure and priorities continue to evolve.
• Must have prior experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.
• Must have excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Must be technology focused with a proven ability to automate and/or streamline processes to improve effectiveness and/or efficiency, reduce risk.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must have proven ability to handle multiple responsibilities concurrently.
• Must have concise oral and written communications.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively with staff and management across the organization.
• Must have the ability to develop analyst or senior-level Associates and prepare them for increased responsibilities.
• Prior experience overseeing analyst or senior level associates preferred but not required.

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at [email protected].

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.