Senior Technical Accountant

You’re a highly technical accounting professional who thrives on solving complex accounting challenges and ensuring financial accuracy. You bring strong expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and analytical problem-solving, paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex accounting concepts. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can take ownership of technical accounting areas and contribute to process improvements. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about technical accounting excellence, this role is for you.

The Senior Technical Accountant will develop, prepare, analyze, and monitor technical accounting areas for the Bank including preparing monthly entries and reconciliations for investments, the allowance for credit losses, derivatives, taxes, leases, and equity (including the administration of equity rewards). In addition to monthly entries and reconciliations, this role will prepare quarterly / annual technical accounting memos including memos on the ACL, goodwill impairment, AFS debt security unrealized losses, and assets and liabilities held at fair value. In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, this role will be responsible for various financial reporting areas including filing Form 4s, helping prepare the annual proxy, and preparing workbooks related to technical accounting areas that drive 10-Q and 10-K disclosures.

• →Responsible for the preparation of monthly accounting entries and reconciliations related to investments, the allowance for credit losses, derivatives, taxes, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
• →Support a timely close process by ensuring timely entry of journal entries and preparation of reconciliations.
• →Research variances and respond to inquiries related to monthly technical accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
• →Prepare technical accounting memos that ensure alignment with GAAP and appropriate accounting presentation.
• →Responsible for research and analysis of special projects including complex accounting transactions and new accounting standards
• →Maintain supporting documentation for efficient review by external audit, internal audit, regulators, and other reviewers.
• →Tracking and reporting on all stock compensation plans and related accounting treatment, including, but not limited to grants, exercises, and forfeitures for restricted stock plans.
• →Create, update, and review accounting processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and Company policies.
• →Actively participate in initiating and implementing process improvements.
• →Act as resource for other accounting activities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).
• 3–5 years of combined public accounting and external reporting for publicly traded company experience (required).
• Experience with SEC reporting or regulatory filings (preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP and direct experience with SEC or Bank Regulatory filings preferred.
• Expert Excel skills and advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (General Ledger) experience preferred.
• Strong communications skills and effective time and deadline management skills a must.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification (preferred).

At First Western Trust, we’re more than just a financial institution—we’re a team of forward-thinkers committed to excellence, innovation, and impact. Our culture thrives on teamwork and mutual respect, grounded in the belief that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and help us tackle challenges in fresh, effective ways.

We celebrate each other’s successes, welcome new ideas, and take personal ownership in everything we do. A genuine desire to positively impact our clients, communities, and one another drives our work. We meet challenges with a growth mindset, act with urgency and accountability, and constantly strive to raise the bar for ourselves and our clients.

Leadership at First Western means setting an example and fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and respect. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming community where your contributions are valued and your potential is boundless.

We expect our people to:

• Demand and reward excellence.
• Take action and responsibility.
• Collaborate, communicate openly, and give/receive feedback with trust.
• Go above and beyond to do what’s right—always.

If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Learn more at myfw.com or email Talent.Management@myfw.com. 

First Western Trust is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every team member is valued and given the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. For accommodation requests, please contact Talent.Management@myfw.com.