Associate Accountant Jobs in Spokane, WA (NOW HIRING)

Summary

The Tax Accountant will be employed within the Finance and Accounting department of Glacier Bancorp, Inc. The Tax Accountant I will assist the Tax Manager with the organization’s tax practices and procedures. The position consists of assisting in the tax processes related to state and local sales and use taxes, personal and property taxes, Federal and state income taxes, other state and local taxes, and tax reporting requirements. The Tax Accountant I will also provide assistance in a variety of tax related projects including assessing new and existing regulations and provide recommendations for tax planning and procedures. Builds strong relationships with Corporate Department and Division personnel and is responsible for providing exceptional and consistent customer service and support in an efficient manner. Team members approach conversations attentively with respect, patience and concern for the issue presented.

This is a Corporate position which may be located at an available bank division location across our nine state footprint in AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, TX. UT, WA, or WY. The entry rate for this position is $59,461.97 + /year (calculated for Kalispell, MT)

All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

WA Applicants only: $64,767.56 to $97,151.34

Description

• Process and manage state and local sales and use tax compliance for Bank Divisions, including the preparation and filing of sales and use tax returns using Corptax software. Research and respond to tax-related questions, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation, review, and submission of property tax declarations for assigned jurisdictions and process property tax payments within the PTMS system. Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with applicable filing and payment deadlines.
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual income tax provision and reporting processes for the Accounting Department, including the preparation of supporting workpapers and compilation of information for internal reporting and tax return preparation. Assist in preparing and submitting federal and state income tax payments, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and compliance with applicable tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
• Assist in writing tax manual and procedures for different job duties. Independently manages a variety of accounting projects as assigned.
• Assist on various tax related projects for Tax Manager and Chief Accounting Officer.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Must complete the assigned online training courses and achieve a passing score by due date.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Required/Preferred

Education Level

Description

Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Accounting or Business with an Accounting major.

Experience

Required/Preferred

Experience Level

Description

Required

1 year

1 year experience in the tax and/or banking industry

Required

Advanced Experience

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred

Knowledge Of

Tax activities and the required treatment, internal controls, and reconciliation procedures of those activities. Applicable State and Federal tax regulations and applicable association regulations.

Preferred

Beginner Experience

Public Company work experience.

Preferred

Beginner Experience

Bank-related taxes.

Preferred

Beginner Experience

Silverlake operating systems of Jack Henry and Associates vendor.

Would an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience be considered?:  No

License/Certification

Required/Preferred

License/Certification

Description

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant

Required Skills and Abilities

·         Employee must be trustworthy and possess a significant level of credibility, discretion, and diplomacy.

·         Employee must be capable of interacting calmly and professionally with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds at various levels within and outside of the organization.

·         Employee must be a team player with a passion for customer service and a proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

·         Employee must be well organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced work environment and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

·         Ability to adapt to change (e.g. shifting priorities, demands, and timelines) through time management, analytical, and problem solving skills.

·         Employee must have a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

·         Ability to analyze data, trends, and insights into root cause analysis and make recommendations based on data.

·         Ability to serve as a backup for other staff members in a mutually supportive team work environment.

·         Ability to learn other computer programs and systems in a timely fashion.

·         Employee must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Additional Requirements

Travel

Occasional travel required: (less than 10 days per year) by automobile (as driver and passenger), commercial airlines, rental vehicles and public transportation and be able to lodge in public facilities.

Working Conditions

Environment:  Indoors, a climate-controlled shared work area.

Noise Level:  Minimal noise.

Lifting:  Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Vision

Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, and read the computer screen, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Physical Activities

Frequency

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.

Infrequent – rare.

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Infrequent – rare.

Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Infrequent – rare.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Infrequent – rare.

Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size and shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.

Infrequent – rare.

Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Daily.

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Infrequent – rare.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Infrequent – rare.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

Occasional – now and then.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Occasional – now and then.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Occasional – now and then.

Repetitive Motion: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Daily.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Infrequent – rare.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details.  Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans, short and long-term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full-Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full-Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro-rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details.  Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.