Job Title:

Vendor Risk Professional

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

The Vendor Risk Professional (VRP) within the Payment Enablement will lead Vendor payment profile creation and be responsible for the integrity of the Master Vendor Record with Oracle ERP. The VRP will also be responsible for documented SOX policy and procedures and will lead a small team of analysts.

What we are looking for:

Create\Add\Modify new or existing Vendor payment profiles in the Master Vendor Record using Oracle General LedgerCreate\Add\Modify employee expense reimbursement accounts via ACHIdentify appropriate GL account, department and location cost-codingWork with GL support team to resolve coding variancesTracks Vendor termination or retentionMaintains vendor W9 records to allow for proper 1099 issuance at year endHandles vendor communicationGather and process support for credit card or other off-invoice payable transactionsWork closely with the third-party vendor risk assessors across the teamPerform other duties as assigned, including assisting with regulatory compliance risk assessments and related infrastructure enhancements
 

What you need:

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Operations, Business, Finance, Economics, or Statistics.7+ years’ direct experience in Vendor ManagementMust have “hands-on” working experience with Oracle General Ledger and ERPWorking knowledge of Prologue, Concur Expense or Intacct systems a PLUSWorking knowledge of GAAP, general ledger and purchasing process.Knowledge of all applicable state and local tax laws, 1099 regulations including independent contractors, accounts payable related terms/processes.Subject Matter Expert in Accounts Payable or Procure-To-Pay operations.Significant experience related to FFIEC auditing regulations, or similar financial industry requirements strongly desired.Excellent customer service skillsProficient with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel)Proven track record of establishing a proactive, constructive dialogue and partnering with professionals internally and externally. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal staff and external customersAbility to work multiple concurrent projects independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary internal and external customer serviceComfortable using financial/quantitative dataStrong attention to detail, adaptable and flexible.Fosters teamwork through positive attitude and approach.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC.  AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.  We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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