Senior Accounting Specialist

About This Role

As a Senior Accounting Specialist, you will manage and oversee financial transactions, reporting, and compliance to ensure adherence to WAB policies and banking regulations. You will also process and monitor complex payments, reconcile statements, and support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee financial transactions, reporting, and compliance
• Process and monitor complex payments and expenditures
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to maintain efficient financial operations
• Process and verify invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with WAB policies and financial regulations
• Assign and process AP invoice flow through Accounts Payable system (Concur)
• Reconcile statements and resolve payment discrepancies
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial reporting and audits
• Generate accurate payments through Prologue AP system
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or similar field
• High school diploma
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of general banking operations
• Entry level to intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations
• Entry level to intermediate understanding of AP principles
• Entry level to intermediate proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• 3+ years of related experience in Accounting, Finance (GL Mgmt, Public Reporting, Analysis) or similar field

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree in related field

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits