Accountant-Rotation Program

Company: East West Bank
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Job Description:

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 120 locations across the U.S. and Greater China, 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 Greater China markets. With a strong foundation, enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity, East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.The Accountant Rotational Program aims to recruit top talent, develop and prepare them for a rewarding and successful career at East West Bank. Trainees will take part in multiple rotation assignments across various groups including but not limited to Accounting Operations and Accounting Analytics & Reporting. Through a combination of rotational assignments, on-the-job and classroom training, formalized feedback and mentoring, trainees will gain direct hands-on experience in accounting.The program starts in May/June 2022. Upon successful completion of the year-long program, trainees will be placed into a role that is aligned to their skills and competencies as well as business needs.

• Participate in cross-functional rotation assignments in various aspects of Accounting; develop an understanding of the full suite of East West Bank products and service offerings; gain hands-on experience on how transactions are recorded through various core banking, general ledger, and other systems; apply principles of accounting to analyze and report financial information.
• Participate in on-going internal development programs, external training and self-study sessions to improve technical and analytical skills to be used on the job and to enhance professional competencies.
• Perform tasks appropriate to designated Accounting units to gain exposure to various job functions. These learnings include the processing of invoices, preparation of journal entries, various account reconciliations, financial schedules, month-end close process, and support of both internal and external audits, SOX, regulatory reporting and examinations and other special projects.
• Utilize knowledge and learned skills to identify opportunities to improve processes, tackle complex projects, provide innovative business solutions and recommendations.
• Masters Graduate with the applicable concentration in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Relevant internship or work experience preferred
• Strong communication, relationship building and organizational skills
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of accounting, financial statements and general business / economics analysis gained through college coursework
• Accountable, entrepreneurial, adaptable to change and collaborativeRequisition ID: 2022-9027 Street: 135 N Los Robles Ave

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