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Job description
Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) 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.
nWe 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.
nKey Responsibilities
nnnComplex 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.
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nnFinancial and Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, disclosures, and other regulatory filings (e.g., Call Report)
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nnCross-functional Teamwork: Collaborate with treasury, risk management, and other finance teams to provide accurate and timely financial information.
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nnAudit Support: Support internal and external audits across bank business lines
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nnTechnical 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.
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nnPolicy Development: Lead the drafting, reviewing, and ongoing maintenance of the bank's corporate accounting policies to ensure alignment with current standards and business practices.
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nnStandards 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.
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nnCompliance with GAAP: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
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nnRegulatory Alignment: Leverage your familiarity with bank regulatory reporting to ensure accounting policies support accurate Call Report and other regulatory filings.
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nnCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal audit, external auditors, financial reporting, and business line leaders to provide technical accounting advisory support.
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nnSOX/Internal Controls: Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and financial reporting process controls
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n nRequired Qualifications
nnnExperience: 10+ years of progressive, professional accounting experience.
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nnKnowledge: Strong knowledge of US GAAP reporting requirements including bank financial statements and derivative disclosures.
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nnAudit Background: Proven experience working as an auditor (public accounting or robust internal audit).
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nnEducation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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nnLicensure: CPA active license (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
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n nIdeal Candidate Profile
nnnEducation: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or accounting policy experience
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nnIndustry Expertise: Direct experience working within or auditing financial institutions (banks, credit unions, etc.) or similar regulated industries
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nnRegulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with bank regulatory reporting frameworks and guidance from regulators (e.g., FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC).
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nnCommunication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven track record of distilling complex accounting concepts into clear, actionable policies and memos.
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nnProblem Solver: Highly analytical with the ability to navigate ambiguity and apply accounting standards to unique business scenarios.
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n nLocation:
nnThis position is in office 5 days a week and located at the Zions Bancorporation Office in downtown Salt Lake City, UT
n nBenefits :
nnnMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
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nnLife and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
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nnHealth Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
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nnPaid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
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nn401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
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nnMental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
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nnTuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business
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nnEmployee Ambassador preferred banking products
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nEqual Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
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