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Job Title:
Senior AccountantLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
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 areas in which the Senior Accountant is primarily involved with include the monthly general ledger close, 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.What we are looking for:
- 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 on an as needed basis.
- Prepare journal entries related to loan activity, expense accruals, as well as other assigned areas.
- Gain a thorough understanding of the various business lines within the Company to confirm that transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
- Liaison 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 require research and analysis.
What you need to have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of public accounting experience or five or more years (5+) of industry accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility.
- CPA license (or path to CPA) is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of GAAP and related accounting concepts.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
Benefits you'll love:
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!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email recruiter@westernalliancebank.com or call (602) 797-3662.