Operational Accounting Officer
The Washington Trust Company · Westerly, Rhode Island, US
The Wealth Management Division is seeking an Operational Accounting Officer to play a critical role in ensuring alignment between daily operational activitie...
Job description
The Wealth Management Division is seeking an Operational Accounting Officer to play a critical role in ensuring alignment between daily operational activities and their corresponding accounting and financial reporting outcomes. This position serves as a key bridge between operations and accounting, bringing accounting experience together with hands on involvement in detailed operational processes. The Operational Accounting Officer will participate in and, where appropriate, directly execute core operational and accounting functions, ensure the accurate application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and support a strong control environment. The role acts as a subject matter expert for operational accounting matters and may provide guidance to other team members supporting these functions. This position is primarily remote if located in RI, MA, and CT with some initial on-site requirements as well as occasional on-site meetings and trainings. Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Financial Oversight: - Participate in daily and monthly accounting activities, including journal entries and general ledger (GL) and DDA reconciliations, to support timely, accurate financial...