Accountant - Loan Accounting Dept - Tucson

Zions Bancorporation • Tucson, AZ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation N.A. Enterprise Finance & Accounting teams provide accurate financial statements. With a commitment to innovation and automation, we have been providing our stakeholders, clients, and colleagues the best ethical reputation possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today. The Loan Accounting team falls within the Corporate Accounting team. We have oversight over the loan accounting for all Zions Bancorporation’s affiliate companies and the core applications that our loans are housed on. Responsibilities consists of daily general ledger entries and reconciliations, month-end closing activities, quarterly regulatory reporting, and accounting support for the Bancorporation’s business units. We also work with the Bancorporation’s internal and external auditors to provide supporting documentation as requested. Our focus is on automating as many processes as possible to free up time for critical thinking activities that support lending initiatives. We are currently seeking an Accountant as part of our Loan Accounting department. If you want to learn a broad array of skills within the accounting profession, this is the group for you. There are plenty of growth opportunities within the enterprise. We are now accepting resumes for our Accountant. This position is located in Tucson, AZ.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 0-4 years or experience in accounting, financial analyst, budgets, balance sheets, income statements.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, principles, applications, procedures and internal controls.
• Ability to reconcile General Ledger accounts and analyze financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word applications.
• Good organizational, problem resolution and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to be a team player and work in a group atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Bank or credit/lending background is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Access is desired.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts and maintain supporting records.
• Effectively work with various departments to ensure that appropriate accounting treatment is being applied for loans.
• Ensure that established accounting policies, regulations, and internal controls are being followed.
• Interact with various levels of credit, lending, and accounting employees regarding loan transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of loan-related financial statements and regulatory reporting schedules.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• May provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees