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 magazine 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.
We are currently seeking an
Accountant to join our Central Recon team in Operational Accounting. There are plenty of growth opportunities within the enterprise.
Accountant's duties include the activities listed below, but are not limited to:
- Understand the processes driving accounting activity in the general ledger and resultant reconciliations
- Execute, review and analyze account reconciliation and certification function for assigned GLs and internal DDAs, concerning primarily the accuracy and proactive resolution of aging outstanding items and elevating risk
- Develop, document and train others on reconciliation processes and procedures. Provide back-up, cross-training and support for team members
- Participate and act in a consultative role as a reconciliation SME on projects impacting Accounting
- Perform and assist with internal and external audits and support requests
- Provide support to internal business partners to assist in the adherence of the Company's account reconciliation certification policy
- Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation and accounting processes and formulate proposals, procedures and/or processes and partner with operations and accounting to implement
- Contribute to in-depth review of reconciliations to identify and execute against opportunities for further automation and/or centralization
Qualifications:
- Preferred bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related field
- 2+ years applicable experience.
- A combination of education and experience may meet job requirement
- Knowledge of GAAP and a strong understanding of GL account reconciliation and balancing principles with an emphasis on research and resolution
- Self-Starter with a positive and team player attitude, who can succeed individually and part of a team, works independently with limited supervision, adapts well to changes, and can work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency
- Must be able to undertake self-directed learning to understand processes and systems and respond quickly, execute innovative solutions to problems and be proactive in solving issues
- Requires strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both management and team members exercising good judgement in choosing appropriate communication channels
- Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize schedule based on deliverables, goals and timelines to meet commitments on time
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
- 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
- Employee Ambassador preferred banking products
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vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
Jul 02, 2025