Accountant-Investment Accounting
Full Time
Pasadena, CA 91101
$28 - $32 an hour
Posted
Job description
Introduction:
Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Asia markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further. Overview:
Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.
Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top performing commercial bank with an exclusive focus on the U.S. and Asia markets. With a strong foundation, and enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.
We are seeking a motivated staff accountant to join our investment accounting team. As part of the team, you will be responsible for managing and reconciling investment portfolios, analyzing financial data, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in accounting, preferably at a bank or financial institution
Responsibilities:
- Support the investment accounting team in the delivery of the operational agenda in areas such as investment securities, investments in real estate and affordable housing projects, junior subordinated debt, and borrowings
- Prepare daily/monthly reconciliations for investment portfolio and cash transactions including researching & resolving any discrepancies
- Participate in the month end close process, including the reconciliation and certification of general ledger account balances and the preparation of journal entries as needed
- Prepare various schedules and reports for internal and external purposes
- Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements and banking regulatory reports, including the quarterly Call Report and FR-Y schedules
- Perform ad-hoc analyses and enhancement projects
- Perform verification on trades executed by Treasury
- Update pay down factors as well as principal and interest payments as received, and process market values and ratings on a recurring basis
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and concepts
- At least one year of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and/or auditing experience
- Strong analytical, technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and on a team
- Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance degree preferred)
- CPA candidate preferred
- Investment accounting and/or partnership accounting experience preferred
- Knowledge of TPG or PeopleSoft a plus
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