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Job description
Senior Accounting Policy Accountant
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank's 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.
We are seeking a highly technical and analytical Senior Accounting Policy Accountant to join our Enterprise Accounting Policy team. In this critical role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP, SEC reporting, and bank regulatory guidance. You will be responsible for evaluating complex transactions, interpreting new accounting standards, and ensuring our accounting policies accurately reflect regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Complex Transaction Analysis: Evaluate and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for complicated, non-routine transactions (e.g., M&A, derivatives, loan structuring) and communicate findings to leadership.
Financial and Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and other regulatory filings (e.g., Call Report)
Cross-functional Teamwork: Collaborate with treasury, risk management, and other finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial information.
Audit Support: Support internal and external audits across bank business lines
Technical Research & Documentation: Conduct deep-dive research into US GAAP, SEC guidance, and bank regulatory requirements. Draft robust technical accounting memos to document the bank's position and rationale.
Policy Development: Lead the drafting, reviewing, and ongoing maintenance of the bank's corporate accounting policies to ensure alignment with current standards and business practices.
Standards Implementation: Proactively monitor standard-setting bodies (FASB, SEC). Review the impact of proposed and newly issued accounting standards on the bank's financial statements and lead the implementation efforts.
Compliance with GAAP: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Alignment: Leverage your familiarity with bank regulatory reporting to ensure accounting policies support accurate Call Report and other regulatory filings.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal audit, external auditors, financial reporting, and business line leaders to provide technical accounting advisory support.
SOX/Internal Controls: Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and financial reporting process controls
Required Qualifications
Experience: 10+ years of progressive, professional accounting experience.
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements including bank financial statements and derivative disclosures.
Audit Background: Proven experience working as an auditor (public accounting or robust internal audit).
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Licensure: CPA active license (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or accounting policy experience
Industry Expertise: Direct experience working within or auditing financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.) or similar regulated industries
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with bank regulatory reporting frameworks and guidance from regulators (e.g., FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC).
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of distilling complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable policies and memos.
Problem Solver: Highly analytical with the ability to navigate ambiguity and apply accounting standards to unique business scenarios.
Location:
This position is in office 5 days a week and located at the Zions Bancorporation Office in downtown Salt Lake City, UT
Benefits :
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business
Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
Who can apply
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