Accountant

Western Alliance Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

a wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank is seeking an Accountant in CityScape to assist with accounting and financial reporting. You will work closely with Financial Reporting Managers to prepare SEC schedules, perform journal entries, reconciliations, and ad hoc projects while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in accounting, a bachelor’s degree, and strong Excel skills. MBA or Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Masters or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial schedules and analysis for SEC and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare journal entries for month-/quarter-/year-end closes.
• Support accounting department needs and financial reporting processes.
• Support inter-company accounting and revenue recognition.
• Interface with management, auditors, and regulators on SOX requirements.

Skills

Accounting skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree / MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Accountant

Location

CityScape

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.

What You’ll Need

• 1+ 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

• 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
• 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.

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