Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The position of Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the accounting and financial reporting of the Company. This position reports to a Financial Reporting Manager as well as collaborating with other members of the accounting staff on a range of matters, such as monthly GL close including preparation of schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, SEC reporting, regulatory reporting, or other assigned projects. This position also ensures compliance with SOX, all policies, procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

In addition to the above, the individual selected for this Sr. Accountant role will play a significant role in supporting the company's reconciliations within Oracle ARCS, which is used to monitor the completeness and accuracy of all GL reconciliations performed throughout the company. Duties may include administrative tasks, project management tasks, coordination with and training for users, and / or updating status of enhancement efforts.

Responsibilities include :

• Work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and Director to complete the month-end, quarter-end and annual close process.
• Provide support to all assigned areas in the Accounting Department where service or assistance is needed.
• Be heavily involved in the reconciliation process of GL accounts.
• Assist with preparation of financial schedules and analysis that comprise regulatory, SEC, and internal reporting.
• Monitor, maintain, and implement procedures.
• Assist in accounting for complex transactions such as loan sales, acquisitions, and disposals, goodwill impairment valuations, and other transactions that require research and analysis.
• Guide and train junior staff as required or assigned.
• Contribute to interpretation and implementation of accounting pronouncement changes.
• Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies concerning accounting and SOX requirements.

Qualifications include :

Benefits include 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!

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.