Senior Accounting Specialist

Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a Senior Accounting Specialist you'll play a key role in managing and overseeing financial transactions, reporting, compliance, and a variety of accounting duties to ensure compliance with all Western Alliance Bank (WAB) policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations. You'll process and monitor complex payments and expenditures to ensure the finances are accurate and up to date and invoices are paid within established timeframes. As a Senior Accounting Specialist, you'll collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to maintain efficient financial operations, along with supporting strategic decision-making. Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with WAB policies and financial regulations. Assign and process AP invoice flow through Accounts Payable system (Concur). Ensure proper authorization for payment per the AP policy. Reconcile statements and resolve payment discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders. Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial reporting and audits. Generate accurate payments through Prologue AP system. Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations. Field questions and evaluate expense reports and invoices for accurate processing. Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to optimize payment processes. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt, Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Entry level to intermediate understanding of AP principles.
• Entry level to intermediate proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with WAB policies and financial regulations.
• Assign and process AP invoice flow through Accounts Payable system (Concur).
• Ensure proper authorization for payment per the AP policy.
• Reconcile statements and resolve payment discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial reporting and audits.
• Generate accurate payments through Prologue AP system.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Field questions and evaluate expense reports and invoices for accurate processing.
• Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to optimize payment processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees