Senior Accountant

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day accounting operations and internal reporting of the Company. The position reports to a Financial Reporting Director and collaborates with the Accounting team as well as others across the organization to complete assigned tasks. The Senior Accountant will primarily be involved with the monthly general ledger close and related reporting, preparation of supporting schedules for reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, and ad hoc internal management reporting. The Senior Accountant also plays a key role in ensuring compliance with SOX, policies and procedures, as well as applicable banking regulations. Play a key role in the month-end close by preparing consolidated results and analytics to identify trends or unusual activity. Prepare detailed results analysis to assist with management’s review of financial statements. Fulfill financial data requests from management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed basis. Prepare journal entries related to loan activity, expense accruals, and other potential areas. Gain a thorough understanding of the various business lines within the Company to confirm transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP. Liaise with Finance as part of the close process to capture appropriate project related activity. Maintain procedures and provide subject matter expertise over areas of responsibility. Assist in accounting for complex or unique transactions which may require research and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of public accounting experience or at least five years (5+) of industry accounting experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and related accounting concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license (or path to CPA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the month-end close by preparing consolidated results and analytics to identify trends or unusual activity.
• Prepare detailed results analysis to assist with management’s review of financial statements.
• Fulfill financial data requests from management, external auditors, and regulatory agencies as needed basis.
• Prepare journal entries related to loan activity, expense accruals, and other potential areas.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the various business lines within the Company to confirm transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
• Liaise with Finance as part of the close process to capture appropriate project related activity.
• Maintain procedures and provide subject matter expertise over areas of responsibility.
• Assist in accounting for complex or unique transactions which may require research and analysis.

Benefits

• We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program.
• In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees