Financial Reporting Accountant

Job Description

About Us:

Umpqua Bank is a publicly traded financial holdings company, headquartered in the Pacific Northwest with 6,000+ employees, which offers banking services to customers throughout the nation. It's an especially exciting time to join our team as, following the recent merger with Columbia Bank, we have grown to become a leading western-based regional bank with more than $50B in assets under management and an unwavering commitment to our associates, our customers, and our communities.

We create a great place to work by offering a special brand of relationship banking and by providing a culture where associates thrive. Associates who embody our core values fit in well here and we are eager to meet candidates who demonstrate behaviors that align with Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships.

About the Role:

The financial reporting accountant will perform accounting duties within the external financial reporting team. You will provide, analyze, and communicate accounting information from multiple systems, reports, and processes. Primary responsibilities for preparing internal and external financial data and reporting as well as preparing account reconciliations.

• Prepare required standard entries and complete monthly closing routines.
• Identify, research, and correct account discrepancies.
• Assist or prepare various financial, regulatory, and management reports for internal and external audiences.
• Assist or prepare audit schedules; may compile data for preparation.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures for areas/tasks of responsibility.
• Analyze data and/or situations to obtain direction/answers using.
• Assist with projects and project support as directed.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Demonstrate compliance with all bank regulations that apply to your position and keep up to date on regulation changes.
• Maintain working knowledge of our policies and procedures regarding the Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security, and other regulations that apply to your position.
• May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

About You:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, required.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products and/or tax software, and other business office machines.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Significant experience, knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and execute assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.

Our Benefits:

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $49,330.00 - $102,061.00, and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.

We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Umpqua Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected]

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Umpqua Bank. Umpqua Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Umpqua Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Umpqua Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.