Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the accounting and financial reporting of Western Alliance Bank. The role works closely with the Financial Reporting Directors, managers and other accounting staff to complete projects, prepare SEC and regulatory financial reporting schedules, and perform various accounting duties including preparation of journal entries, accruals, transaction analysis, accounting research and ad hoc projects. The position also ensures compliance with SOX, corporate 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.
• Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies concerning accounting and SOX requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years or more related experience; work related experience should consist of an accounting or finance background, preferably in the Financial Services industry.
• CPA license and a minimum of two (2) years public accounting experience, or five (5+) years with progressively increased responsibility and supervisory experience at an SEC registrant, preferably in the financial services industry.
• An intermediate knowledge of SEC and GAAP reporting requirements.
• Experience with preparation of audited financial statements and SEC reporting.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organization skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the company.
• Ability to deal with difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non‑standardized situations.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.

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 401(k) 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. Ameri Home 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 .

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