Accounting Specialist - Houston or Midvale - Hybrid

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation is currently looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist to join the team. Position will be located in either Midvale, UT or Houston, TX. This position offers a flexible 3/2 work schedule (subject to periodic review).

The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Providing accounting support to major financial accounting areas, including the accounts payable desk, general ledger accounting, account reconciliation etc.
• Processing, calculating, posting, reconciling, verifying, tracking and summarizing financial data, accounts payables, accounts receivables, etc.
• Ensuring items are accurate and processed correctly.
• Developing and maintaining reports and files as required.
• Assisting internal customers with questions and research as needed.
• Working with vendors, clients and internal customer to reconcile differences.
• Providing reports and analysis for related processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of accounting, balancing or other directly related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may meet job requirements.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and balancing principles.
• Basic knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare accounting reports.
• Must be accurate and able to meet deadlines.
• Good balancing, problem solving and reconciliation skills.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Good customer service and communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).