Perform accounting duties in various departments. Provide, analyze, and communicate accounting information from multiple systems, reports, and processes. Prepare internal and external financial data and reporting. Prepare required standard entries and complete monthly closing routines. This role is highly collaborative and will be a resource to multiple business units.

Essential Functions

Monitor new U.S. GAAP and SEC pronouncements and changes to help define, recommend and implement necessary process and reporting changes. Identify and implement continuous process improvements.

Develop accounting memos and policies that adhere to company and general accounting standards.

Promote consistency in the treatment of accounting transactions across the company.

Provide support and guidance on operational and accounting questions.

Coordinate with other business units to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues.

Maintain and update accounting procedures for areas/tasks of responsibility.

Analyze data and/or situations to obtain direction/answers.

Assist with projects and project support as directed.

Other Essential Functions

Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.

Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.

Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicableto this job description.

May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.

Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Umpqua corporate culture in all actions and words.

Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.

Embraces our vision to become "The World's Greatest Bank."

May perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or Equivalent - Required

Skills

Ability to work effectively with individuals and as part of a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products and ability to learn new software.

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.

Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsWork involves:

Sitting

Occasional walking

Lifting to 10 pounds

Office Environment

About Us

We do things a little differently here at Umpqua. Our retail stores serve as community hubs, our associates are given up to 40 hours of volunteer time each year, and we're never satisfied with the status quo. Greatness has no finish line, so we continue every day to keep people at the center of everything we do. We focus on building relationships, understanding our customers' needs and connecting to people in new and innovative ways - always staying true to our mission of providing personalized banking for all people, whenever and however they prefer to bank.

Umpqua Bank is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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