Senior Accounting Policy Accountant - Salt Lake City

Zions Bancorporation•Salt Lake, UT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is seeking a highly technical and analytical Senior Accounting Policy Accountant to join their Enterprise Accounting Policy team. This role serves as a subject matter expert on US GAAP, SEC reporting, and bank regulatory guidance. The position involves evaluating complex transactions, interpreting new accounting standards, and ensuring accounting policies align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive, professional accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements including bank financial statements and derivative disclosures.
Proven experience working as an auditor (public accounting or robust internal audit).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA active license (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or accounting policy experience.
Direct experience working within or auditing financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.) or similar regulated industries.
Familiarity with bank regulatory reporting frameworks and guidance from regulators (e.g., FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of distilling complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable policies and memos.
Highly analytical with the ability to navigate ambiguity and apply accounting standards to unique business scenarios.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complicated, non-routine transactions (e.g., M&A, derivatives, loan structuring) and communicate findings to leadership.
Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and other regulatory filings (e.g., Call Report).
Collaborate with treasury, risk management, and other finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial information.
Support internal and external audits across bank business lines.
Conduct deep-dive research into US GAAP, SEC guidance, and bank regulatory requirements.
Draft robust technical accounting memos to document the bank's position and rationale.
Lead the drafting, reviewing, and ongoing maintenance of the bank's corporate accounting policies to ensure alignment with current standards and business practices.
Proactively monitor standard-setting bodies (FASB, SEC).
Review the impact of proposed and newly issued accounting standards on the bank's financial statements and lead the implementation efforts.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
Leverage familiarity with bank regulatory reporting to ensure accounting policies support accurate Call Report and other regulatory filings.
Partner closely with internal audit, external auditors, financial reporting, and business line leaders to provide technical accounting advisory support.
Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and financial reporting process controls.

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)
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
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products