Senior Accountant

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What you'll do:

• Assist with the implementation of new regulatory reporting software and with Large Financial Institution Readiness (LFI). Work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager to complete all regulatory reports with regularity. This will include variance analysis with explanations, and reconciliations between the general ledger and various reporting systems.
• Maintain accurate desktop procedures to ensure accuracy and alignment with current practices.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance process for in scope regulatory reports, including preparing and maintaining narrative documents, attestation packages, and certifications. Perform walkthroughs with the business lines and data providers to ensure conformity with report instructions. Assist in accounting and reporting for complex transactions such as loan sales, acquisitions, and disposals, goodwill impairment valuations, and other transactions that require research and analysis.
• Provide support to all assigned areas in the Accounting Department where service or assistance is needed. Guide and train junior staff as required or assigned.
• Contribute to interpretation and implementation of accounting pronouncement and regulatory reporting changes. Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies.

What you'll need:

• 5+ 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.
• Intermediate to advanced analytical and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Intermediate to advanced accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility, preferably within a financial services firm.
• Intermediate to advanced thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

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 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. AmeriHome 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 HR@westernalliancebank.com 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.

Western Alliance Bancorporation