What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Accountant position at First Internet Bank?
About The Position
As the Senior SEC Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting all aspects of the company’s external reporting requirements, including quarterly earnings press releases, annual report production, filing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc. Additionally, you will assist in identifying accounting and reporting issues, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and the completion of various projects.
What You Will Do
We’re not just another bank and we’re not looking for just another employee. Since 1999, First Internet Bank has been dedicated to finding a better way to bank and doing things that have never been done before. Yes, we really were the first state-charted, FDIC insured bank to operate entirely online and we have been leading the way ever since.
We seek the game changers, the innovators…those who challenge the status quo because change really is the only constant. Ready to join a team of imaginative, driven individuals like you? It’s your career, you deserve to imagine more. Keep reading, we think you will like you what see.
More about First Internet Bank
Why Join Us?
At First Internet Bank, our workplace is built around people. Guided by four core competencies—Collaborate to Win, Adapt with Agility, Decide for Impact, and Put People First—we’ve created an environment where individuals feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. This commitment to collaboration and growth has earned meaningful recognition, including being named a Top Workplace multiple times and one of the Best Banks to Work For. We’re proud of these honors because they reflect what matters most to us: our team.
This culture comes to life at our 175,000‑square‑foot headquarters in downtown Fishers, designed with our people in mind. Inside, you’ll find thoughtfully designed workspaces, an onsite fitness center and The Backyard, our 18,000‑square‑foot open‑air deck with fire pits, covered pergolas, a waterfall, and plenty of greenery for stepping away and recharging. Add free snacks, soft drinks, beer on tap, unlimited volunteer time off, continuous education opportunities for development and regular team events, and you’ll find plenty of ways we support connection and a great workday.
Our benefits package includes the following and so much more:
If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information. Additional information about our data collection practices and location specific notices is available on our privacy policy. Click here to read more.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Click here to read more.
As the Senior SEC Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting all aspects of the company’s external reporting requirements, including quarterly earnings press releases, annual report production, filing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc. Additionally, you will assist in identifying accounting and reporting issues, researching and interpreting complex accounting issues, and the completion of various projects.
What You Will Do
- Assists in the planning, organization, preparation and review of the company’s SEC reporting activities, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and Earnings Release
- Serves as a main point of contact for the preparation of SEC filings
- Prepares, reviews and files Form 8-Ks and Form 4 filings on an as needed basis
- Prepares and assists with month-end financial reports
- Updates the financial package that supports the quarterly earnings press release
- Coordinates with the company’s internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and the year-end audit
- Review and assess Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) model outputs, assumptions, qualitative adjustments, and governance documentation for financial reporting purposes
- Researches and makes recommendations on accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements of all accounting standard setting bodies, including FASB, SEC, and PCAOB and evaluate the accounting and reporting impact of new standards
- Reviews trends among other SEC filers to ensure the company’s disclosures are in line with industry practices and standards
- Ensures that operational and design effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting are maintained to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
- CPA preferred
- A minimum of three years work-related experience; banking/financial services experience in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Big Four or large regional public accounting experience serving SEC registrants preferred
- Complete understanding of SEC Filings
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to function effectively within established deadlines
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Takes initiative for continuous improvement and drives efficiency
- Strong technical skills in Excel; experience using Workiva is a plus
- Detail oriented with strong analytical capabilities as well as effective written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of working independently
- Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as necessary
- Professional office setting.
- Primarily sedentary position requiring long periods of time working at a computer.
- Must be able to move throughout the office and buildings to obtain or relay information.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
We’re not just another bank and we’re not looking for just another employee. Since 1999, First Internet Bank has been dedicated to finding a better way to bank and doing things that have never been done before. Yes, we really were the first state-charted, FDIC insured bank to operate entirely online and we have been leading the way ever since.
We seek the game changers, the innovators…those who challenge the status quo because change really is the only constant. Ready to join a team of imaginative, driven individuals like you? It’s your career, you deserve to imagine more. Keep reading, we think you will like you what see.
More about First Internet Bank
Why Join Us?
At First Internet Bank, our workplace is built around people. Guided by four core competencies—Collaborate to Win, Adapt with Agility, Decide for Impact, and Put People First—we’ve created an environment where individuals feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work. This commitment to collaboration and growth has earned meaningful recognition, including being named a Top Workplace multiple times and one of the Best Banks to Work For. We’re proud of these honors because they reflect what matters most to us: our team.
This culture comes to life at our 175,000‑square‑foot headquarters in downtown Fishers, designed with our people in mind. Inside, you’ll find thoughtfully designed workspaces, an onsite fitness center and The Backyard, our 18,000‑square‑foot open‑air deck with fire pits, covered pergolas, a waterfall, and plenty of greenery for stepping away and recharging. Add free snacks, soft drinks, beer on tap, unlimited volunteer time off, continuous education opportunities for development and regular team events, and you’ll find plenty of ways we support connection and a great workday.
Our benefits package includes the following and so much more:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full-Time employees - Eligibility begins on day one of employment
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Generous Match for Full-Time and Part-Time employees - Eligibility begins on day one of employment
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- At Least 3 Weeks Paid Vacation Annually - For New Employees, Paid Vacation is Adjusted Based on Start Date
- Eleven Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Annual First Internet Bank-branded merchandise allowance
If you are a California resident, you may be entitled to certain rights regarding your personal information. Additional information about our data collection practices and location specific notices is available on our privacy policy. Click here to read more.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Click here to read more.