Product Accounting Analyst III

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

The position’s primary purpose is to produce timely, accurate, and reliable financial information. The analyst will perform the daily/monthly/quarterly accounting operations and may assist with various projects/requests related to the accounting area. In addition, the analyst will assist in the preparation of the Bank’s quarterly and annual SEC filings in accordance with GAAP, SEC and regulatory requirements.

Accountabilities:

Responsibilities/Duties/Function/Tasks:

• Execute monthly/quarterly/annual close process through preparation or peer review of journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting in accordance with policies and procedures in a highly controlled deadline driven environment
• Strong knowledge of products, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting for complex transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulations
• Perform in-depth and high-level analysis of data and monthly/quarterly financial statements by looking at trends and market movements, including presentation to higher level management

• Perform cross functional training and assist with tasks related to investments, borrowings, derivatives, mortgages, advances, capital stock, affordable housing program, benefits, and corporate responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments to analyze product activity and to monitor market movement
• Seeks innovative ways to analyze, verify, and review information
• Adhere to, compile, and validate accurate SEC and regulatory reporting filings
• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly management and Board committee reporting, including financial statements and product profitability analysis
• Participates in preparation and review of internal, external and FHFA examiner audit requests
• Adheres to and executes departmental regulatory guidance and internal controls, with particular focus on SOX controls
• Strong skills in the software used in accounting operations
• Develop solutions to improve effectiveness of processes, reduce risk and promote efficiencies
• Utilizes analytical, investigative, and systematic skills to research and resolve system and accounting issues 
• Coordinate, plan, and execute project responsibilities in accordance with Bank policies and project expectations
• Assist in researching codification and regulations, as it impacts accounting operations
• Effectively communicate with the team/manager and other Bank partners
• Hold oneself and others to a high standard of excellence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance, required
• CPA designation, preferred
• 3 to 5 years of related or 2+ years of public accounting experience
• MBA/Master of Accountancy, desired
• Proven Experience with:
  • Monthly financial statement close
  • Reviewing the work of others, detailed and high-level
  • Financial Analysis
  • SEC Reporting
  • SOX and Compliance
  • Knowledge of Financial Instruments and Capital Markets
  • Project Leadership
• Possesses and demonstrates the following:
  • Critical Analytical and research skills
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Ownership and accountability of work
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced  skills with Word, Excel, Power Point, Power BI and SQL
• Experience with financial systems, preferred, such as: SimCorp, Chatham, Principia, Workday, Evolv, etc

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $79,882.00 - $94,860.00

This salary range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This role is also eligible to participate in the Bank’s annual incentive plan.
 
As part of our competitive Total Rewards package, the Bank offers 11 paid holidays, 5 weeks of PTO and a work culture that values work/life balance.  Most roles are eligible for our hybrid work schedule.  We match 100% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) and provide an additional 4% non-discretionary contribution to your 401(k) at the end of year.  More information on our Total Rewards program can be found