Honor Society® member
Tara Mallery
- Business Administration
- Class of 2027
- Buckeye, AZ
Member since March 2026
About
Accounting professional with more than 16 years of experience in the financial services industry and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. I have progressed into a Lead Accountant role while balancing my career, education, and family. I plan to continue my education at the graduate level with a focus on accounting and use my experience and education to advance into senior accounting and leadership roles.
Education
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University of Alaska
Accounting
2013 – 2015
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to continue advancing my career in accounting and financial services, with the goal of moving into a Senior Accountant or accounting leadership position. My interests include general ledger accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and developing and mentoring accounting professionals.
- Graduate school interests
After completing my bachelor’s degree, I plan to pursue a master’s degree with a concentration in accounting. My goal is to deepen my knowledge of advanced accounting, financial reporting, leadership, and strategic decision-making while continuing to build my career in the financial services industry.
- Outside the classroom
Fitness and strength training, reading, banking and trying new recipes, spending time with family, travel, and continuing education and personal development.
Experience
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Lead Accountant
Western Alliance Bank
Aug 2015 – Sep 2026
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
