Senior Accountant
Western Alliance Bank • Phoenix, Arizona • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Job Title:
Senior AccountantLocation:
CityScapeWhat you'll do:
The position of Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with the accounting and financial reporting of the Company. This position works closely with the Financial Reporting Directors, Managers and other accounting staff to complete projects, prepare SEC and regulatory financial reporting schedules and will also perform various accounting duties including: preparation of journal entries, accruals, transaction analysis, accounting research and ad hoc projects. This position also ensures compliance with SOX, all policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal banking regulations.- Prepare financial schedules and analysis that comprise SEC and regulatory reporting.
- Prepare journal entry supporting documentation as part of 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.
- Interface with management, external auditors and regulatory agencies concerning accounting and SOX requirements.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years or more related experience. Work related experience should consist of an accounting or finance background, preferably in the Financial Services industry.
- CPA license and a minimum of two (2) years public accounting experience, or Five+ (5+) years with progressively increased responsibility and supervisory experience at an SEC registrant, preferably in the financial services industry.
- An intermediate knowledge of SEC and GAAP reporting requirements.
- Experience with preparation of audited financial statements and SEC reporting.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and organization skills.
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the Company.
- Ability to deal with difficult problems involving multiple facets and variables in non-standardized situations.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like 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, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $76,000–$90,000 per year (median ~$82,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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What the data says about this job
- Advertised pay for Senior Accountant in Greater Phoenix: a median of $87,500 across 81 priced postings. Explore the market
- Western Alliance Bank's roles typically close in 13 days; the market median is 14 days. Time to close
- None of Western Alliance Bank's 14 tracked postings is more than six months old. Posting hygiene
- Western Alliance Bank has 29 internships, co-ops and new-grad roles open. Campus profile
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