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Senior Accounting Specialist

Western Alliance Bancorporation
dental insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Feb 24, 2026

Job Title:

Senior Accounting Specialist

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

We're seeking a detail oriented and motivated Senior Accounting Specialist to join our Accounts Payable team. In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, support key accounting processes, and contribute to a high performing, service driven environment. You'll work closely with departments across the bank, collaborate with vendors, and play a meaningful role in strengthening financial controls and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Payable or Accounting experience who enjoys problem solving, improving processes, and working in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
  • Process and validate invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Manage invoice workflow through Oracle and ensure proper approvals are obtained.
  • Generate timely and accurate payments using the Accounts Payable system.
  • Reconcile vendor statements and partner with internal teams and vendors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist with monthend and yearend close, including documentation preparation.
  • Provide detailed support for internal and external audits.
  • Respond to inquiries related to invoices and employee expense reports.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and other departments to optimize payment processes.
  • Support continuous process improvements and help maintain strong internal controls.
  • Serve as a resource for junior specialists by providing guidance and knowledge-sharing.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, solutionsfocused team culture.

What you'll need:

  • High school diploma required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Accounts Payable, Analysis, or a related area
  • Banking or financial services experience is a plus, but not required
  • Working understanding of Accounts Payable processes
  • Basic to intermediate knowledge of banking operations, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Strong proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment with minimal supervision

Benefits you'll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

Western Alliance Bancorporation

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