Accountant - Tucson or SLC - Hybrid Schedule

Zions Bancorporation N.A. Enterprise Finance & Accounting teams provide accurate financial statements. With a commitment to innovation and automation, we have been providing our stakeholders, clients, and colleagues the best ethical reputation possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.

The Operational Loan Accounting team falls within the Corporate Accounting team.  We have oversight over the loan accounting for all Zions Bancorporation’s affiliate companies and the core applications that our loans are housed on.  Responsibilities consists of daily general ledger entries and reconciliations, month-end closing activities, quarterly regulatory reporting, and accounting support for the Bancorporation’s business units.  We also work with the Bancorporation’s internal and external auditors to provide supporting documentation as requested. Our focus is on automating as many processes as possible to free up time for critical thinking activities that support lending initiatives.

We are currently seeking an Accountant as part of our Operational Loan Accounting department.  The position has a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. If you want to learn a broad array of skills within the accounting profession, this is the group for you.  There are plenty of growth opportunities within the enterprise.

We are now accepting resumes for our Accountant.  This position is located in Tucson, AZ or Salt Lake City, UT. This position is eligible to work from home with a flexible 3/2 work schedule (subject to periodic review).

The ideal candidate for this position will have the skills and experience to:

• Reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts and maintain supporting records.
• Effectively work with various departments to ensure that appropriate accounting treatment is being applied for loans.  Ensure that established accounting policies, regulations, and internal controls are being followed.
• Interact with various levels of credit, lending, and accounting employees regarding loan transactions. 
• Assist with the preparation of loan-related financial statements and regulatory reporting schedules.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• May provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Bank or credit/lending background is preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, principles, applications, procedures and internal controls.
• Ability to reconcile General Ledger accounts and analyze financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word applications.  Experience with Microsoft Access is desired.
• Good organizational, problem resolution and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good client relationship and communication skills.
• Ability to be a team player and work in a group atmosphere.