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Senior Accountant (Pasadena)

Senior Accountant (Pasadena)

East West BankPasadena, CA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team, with a primary focus on Operations Accounting. This individual will play a key role in daily and month-end activities, conducting general ledger account reconciliations, analyzing discrepancies, assisting with Financial Reporting Requests, reviewing monthly fluctuations, and preparing journal entries. An ideal candidate will possess accounting knowledge and / or have prior accounting experience, preferably with a bank or financial institution (but not required).

Responsibilities

  • Execute various Operation Accounting daily / weekly tasks, including but not limited to general ledger and DDA reconciliation, reclass / accrual / lease entries or any other assigned tasks within the required time frame.
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and reports prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.
  • Participate in the month end close process, including but not limited to variance analysis, processing journal entries, reconciliation and certification of general ledger account and DDA balances.
  • Provide assistance in the preparation of banking regulatory reports and fulfill financial reporting requests.
  • Prepare and provide various support to internal and external auditors.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analyses and contribute to special projects as required.
  • Independently research and resolve discrepancies or out-of-balance conditions.
  • Demonstrate due diligence and being able to initiate effective communication within the organization, with foreign branch (Hong Kong & China) and with external party.
  • Ensure timely filing of annual property tax.
  • Serve as a backup and provide assistance to team members as needed.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accountants, including reviewing their work and offering constructive feedback.

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.
  • At least four to five years general ledger accounting.
  • Banking or financial institution 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 $75,000.00 / Yr. - USD $85,000.00 / Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

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