Senior Accountant I

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Senior Accountant I to join our accounting team. The candidate will record and analyze financial transactions and prepare financial reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team in the delivery of the operational agenda in the areas of loan applications balancing.
• Perform various loan applications daily balancing and research / resolve reject issues.
• Perform yield analysis.
• Participate in the month end close process, including but not limited to variance analysis, processing journal entries, reconciliation and certification of general ledger account balances.
• Research & resolve any discrepancies or out of balance conditions for loan sub-system.
• Prepare various schedules to support board package, and for external auditors. Provide assistance as needed in the preparation of audited financial statements and related footnotes.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of banking regulatory reports.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.
• At least four to five years general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and / or auditing experience.
• Banking or financial institution experience preferred.
• Loan system application, and / or partnership accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FIS or PeopleSoft a plus.
• Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance degree preferred).
• CPA license preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $70,000.00 / Yr. - USD $80,000.00 / Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

East West Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable accommodations for disability are provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.