Western Alliance Bank · 21 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestern Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for assisting with accounting and financial reporting. The role involves collaborating with the accounting staff on GL close, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting reconciliations within Oracle ARCS.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Financial Reporting Manager and Director to complete 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
Be heavily involved in the reconciliation process of GL accounts
Assist with preparation of financial schedules and analysis that comprise regulatory, SEC, and internal reporting
Monitor, maintain, and implement procedures
Assist in accounting for complex transactions such as loan sales, acquisitions, and disposals, goodwill impairment valuations, and other transactions that require research and analysis
Guide and train junior staff as required or assigned
Contribute to interpretation and implementation of accounting pronouncement changes
Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies concerning accounting and SOX requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business is required
Five+ (5+) years accounting experience with progressively increased responsibility, preferably within a financial services firm, is required
Thorough understanding of GAAP is required
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional analytical and organization skills
Effectively interact with all levels within the Company and subsidiaries
Ability to deal with difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Access
Preferred
Minimum of two (2) years public accounting experience is preferred
CPA license (or CPA path) is preferred
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance experience is highly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bank is a banking firm that offers commercial and business banking solutions.
Founded in 1994Phoenix, Arizona, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2005-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Tim Boothe
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara Kennedy
CHRO, EVP
Recent News
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