Accountant

Western Alliance Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Accountant to assist with accounting and financial reporting, collaborating with Financial Reporting Managers and staff to prepare SEC schedules and ensure compliance with SOX and banking regulations. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and inter-company accounting.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting/finance, a bachelor's degree, and strong Excel skills, with MBA preferred for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• Introductory knowledge of applicable SEC rules and regulations.
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP and Financial Reporting.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial schedules and analysis that comprise SEC and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare journal entry supporting documentation as part of 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.
• Support legal entity accounting, including application of customer payments and revenue recognition.
• Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies concerning accounting and SOX requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What You'll Do

The position of Accountant is responsible for assisting with the accounting and financial reporting of the Company. This position works closely with the Financial Reporting Managers and other accounting staff to complete projects, prepare SEC and regulatory financial reporting schedules and will also perform various accounting duties including: preparation of financial statement schedules, operational accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, transaction analysis, standalone entity accounting, inter-company accounting, and ad hoc projects. This position also ensures compliance with SOX, all policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal banking regulations.

• Prepare financial schedules and analysis that comprise SEC and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare journal entry supporting documentation as part of 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.
• Support legal entity accounting, including application of customer payments and revenue recognition
• Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies concerning accounting and SOX requirements.

Job Title

Accountant

Location

CityScape

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field.
• Bachelor's degree in related field required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Introductory knowledge of applicable SEC rules and regulations.
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP and Financial Reporting.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

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, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank - that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, 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 [e-mail] 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.