Accountant

About the Role

This position works closely with the Financial Reporting Managers and other accounting staff to complete projects, prepare SEC and regulatory financial reporting schedules, and perform various accounting duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statement schedules, operational accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, transaction analysis, standalone entity accounting, and inter-company accounting.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, all policies and procedures, and all applicable state and federal banking regulations.
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt., Public Reporting, Analysis), or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s or MBA in a 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

• Competitive salaries and an ownership stake in the company.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Employee volunteer program.
• Wellness program.
• Opportunity to bolster business knowledge and gain hands-on experience in company operations and financial management.

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.