Deseret Trust Company
Deseret Trust assists in preparing the way for the work of salvation and exaltation by being a trusted partner in providing essential financial resources and fiduciary services. To learn more about Deseret Trust you can visit their website at: https://www.deserettrust.com/
To help the Church accomplish its religious mission, all employees must hold a current temple recommend (if endowed) or be temple worthy as indicated by a certification from an ecclesiastical leader (if not endowed).
Employees are expected to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and Church leaders and live the principles of honesty, integrity, and morality. Where applicable, employees should work with, support, and advise ecclesiastical leaders in the discharge of their religious duties. Employees serve as role models for members by fulfilling the Church's work with divine guidance. They maintain a spirit of religious compassion toward others and an attitude of devotion to God. Regular attendance and timely arrival at the assigned work location is required to accomplish the work of furthering the mission of the Church.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing investment and trust accounting activities, supporting financial reporting processes, and contributing to other daily and monthly operational tasks.
This role entails a significant amount of operational processing on a daily basis. Successful employees in this position are able to work under pressure to meet daily timelines; balance repetitive tasks while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately; and ensure supporting documentation is in line with established policies.
Responsibilities- Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary or trust accounting environments
- Perform daily transaction activities related to investments and client trust accounts
- Prepare and deliver assigned financial and operational reports accurately and on time
- Complete billings, reconciliations, and other recurring accounting processes
- Support month-end and year-end close procedures when assigned
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls
- Assist managers with various assignments and projects
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, or auditing
- Ability to learn new accounting systems
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated attention to detail; time management; and ability to follow corporate policies & procedures
Preferred:
- Professional designations or certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA, other)
- Prior experience working in a CPA firm and/or prior accounting/operations experience in banking, trust, or other financial services.
- Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary or trust accounting environments
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in accounting, finance, or auditing
- Ability to learn new accounting systems
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated attention to detail; time management; ability to follow corporate policies and procedures
- Must hold a current temple recommend (if endowed) or be temple worthy as certified by an ecclesiastical leader
- Professional designations or certifications (CPA, CMA, CFA, other)
- Prior experience at a CPA firm and/or accounting/operations experience in banking, trust, or financial services
- Familiarity with non-profit, fiduciary, or trust accounting environments
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