East West Bancorp is hiring: Senior Accountant in Pasadena

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.