About the Role:

Perform accounting duties in various departments. Provide, analyze, and communicate accounting information from multiple systems, reports, and processes. Prepare internal and external financial data and reporting. Prepare account reconciliations.

• Prepare required standard entries and complete monthly closing routines.
• Identify, research, and correct account discrepancies.
• Assist or prepare various financial, regulatory, and management reports for internal and external audiences.
• Assist or prepare audit schedules; may compile data for preparation.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures for areas/tasks of responsibility.
• Analyze data and/or situations to obtain direction/answers using.
• Assist with projects and project support as directed.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities - knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
• Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
• Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
• Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
• Embraces our vision to become "Business Bank of Choice"
• May perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (preferred)
• 4-5 years - of relevant work experience. (Required)
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products and/or tax software, and other business office machines.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Significant experience, knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and execute assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and as part of a team.
• Occasional travel.

The pay range for this role is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00.

The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).

17901 Von Karman Avenue Suite 400 Irvine CA 92614

Our Benefits:

We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.