East West Bank

Senior Accountant

East West Bank$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
  • 1-2 years of accounting experience, with a focus on banking or financial services desired.
  • Proficient in Excel; familiarity with ERP systems like PeopleSoft or NetSuite is a plus.
  • Analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities including reconciliations and accruals.
  • Participate in month-end and quarter-end close processes, including variance analysis and journal entries.
  • Assist in preparing banking regulatory reports and responding to financial reporting requests.
  • Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation, and addressing audit inquiries.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies and escalated issues as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and external parties.
  • Provide back-up support and assist team members as necessary.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a dynamic accounting team.
  • Opportunities for professional development and process improvement.
  • Flexibility in managing and prioritizing tasks under minimal supervision.
  • Exposure to various business units and internal/external auditing processes.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic Operations Accounting team. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Accountant will collaborate with various business units, support internal and external audits, assist with regulatory reporting requirements, and contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and control.

Responsibilities
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly operational accounting activities, including but not limited to account reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, cost allocations, and other assigned accounting tasks within the required time frame.
  • Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including but not limited to variance analysis, processing journal entries, reconciliation and certification of general ledger accounts and DDA balances.
  • Provide assistance in the preparation of banking regulatory reports and fulfill financial reporting requests.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
  • Research and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and out-of-balance conditions; escalate issues in a timely manner when necessary.
  • Demonstrate due diligence and the ability to communicate effectively within the organization, with various branches and with external parties.
  • Serve as a backup and provide assistance to team members as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.
  • Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance degree preferred).
  • Minimum 1-2 years of accounting experience; banking, financial services, or mid-to-large organization experience preferred.
  • Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, NetSuite) and data automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power Query, Python) are a plus.
  • 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 with proper training.

 

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.  

CompensationThe base pay range for this position is USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $95,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

About East West Bank

East West Bank is a bank based in California that provides personal and commercial banking services. The bank was founded in 1973 and has grown to become one of the largest banks in the United States. East West Bank has over 120 locations in the United States and China, and offers a range of financial products and services to its customers. The bank is committed to providing excellent customer service and helping its customers achieve their financial goals.
Learn more about East West Bank
Size
3,100 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$567.8 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
NASDAQ

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