Senior Accountant: Ownership Stake, GAAP & SOX Focus

Western Alliance Bancorporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ownership stake

Medical & dental insurance

Time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist with accounting and financial reporting. You will work with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager and accounting staff on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, ensuring SOX compliance.

You will support reconciliations in Oracle ARCS, participate in system enhancements, and guide junior staff while interpreting accounting pronouncements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business is required.
• 5+ years accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility.
• Minimum of two (2) years public accounting experience is preferred.
• CPA license (or CPA path) is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP is required.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and organization skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager and Director to complete month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and analyses.
• Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with GL reconciliation process and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare financial schedules and analyses for regulatory, SEC, and internal reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

CPA path preferred

Tools

Oracle ARCS

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Western Alliance Bancorporation is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist with accounting and financial reporting. You will work with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager and accounting staff on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting, ensuring SOX compliance.

You will support reconciliations in Oracle ARCS, participate in system enhancements, and guide junior staff while interpreting accounting pronouncements.