Senior Accountant I

Introduction

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates' potential for career advancement. Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Senior Accountant I to join our accounting team. The candidate will record and analyze financial transactions and prepare financial reports for management.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting team in the delivery of the operational agenda in the areas of loan applications balancing.

• Perform various loan applications daily balancing and research / resolve reject issues.

• Perform yield analysis.

• Participate in the month end close process, including but not limited to variance analysis, processing journal entries, reconciliation and certification of general ledger account balances.

• Research & resolve any discrepancies or out of balance conditions for loan sub-system.

• Prepare various schedules to support board package, and for external auditors. Provide assistance as needed in the preparation of audited financial statements and related footnotes.

• Provide assistance in the preparation of banking regulatory reports.

• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts.

• At least four to five years general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and/or auditing experience.

• Banking or financial institution experience preferred.

• Loan system application, and/or partnership accounting 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 $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $80,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.