Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $63,500 - $95,500/YR *Actual offer will be based on experience, location, education, and/or skills*

Applications should be submitted for consideration no later 09/19/2025.

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You're a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives on accuracy, process improvement, and collaboration. You bring a strong understanding of corporate accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls, and know how to manage reporting and month-end responsibilities with precision and efficiency.

Your high level of organization, technical skills, and integrity make you a trusted partner across departments. If you value structure, communicate clearly, and enjoy balancing day-to-day execution with big-picture insight-this role is for you.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and overseeing key accounting activities including account analysis, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and regulatory filings. This role ensures records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and that internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) are operating effectively.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the accounting and reconciliation process for assigned accounts, executing month-end close procedures, preparing financial statement support, and serving as a key contact for cross-departmental coordination. The Senior Accountant also plays a critical role in treasury management, dashboard reporting, and audit preparation.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to manage complex tasks across internal teams, auditors, and regulators.

• Manage daily accounting, reconciliation, and analysis processes for assigned accounts in compliance with GAAP and bank requirements.
• Execute month-end close activities and prepare supporting documentation for financial statements, variance analysis, and dashboards.
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and year-end audit requests and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors.
• Identify and communicate accounting risks and opportunities to supervisors, escalating when necessary.
• Perform treasury-related activities including wire initiation and reporting; act as a key back-up for critical accounting functions.
• Collaborate across departments to complete daily accounting tasks and ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and internal control standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience; experience in public financial services is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience conducting financial analysis and managing reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of corporate accounting principles and internal controls.
• Ability to solve moderately complex problems independently and identify when to escalate.
• High level of initiative, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 documentation and controls.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and with internal and external contacts.

• Competitive base salary:$63,500 - $95,500/YR, plus strong bonus potential.
  
  
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
  
  
• Paid parking and transportation benefits.
  
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including:
  
  
  
  
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
    
    
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
    
    
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    
    
  
  
  
  
• Generous paid time off and bank holidays.
  
  
• Access to training and professional development programs.
  
  
• Sponsorship and support for obtaining professional certifications.
  
  
• A culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared success.

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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.