Accountant I

PENAIR CREDIT UNION•Pensacola, FL

1d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Supports financial operations of the organization. Assists in various aspects of financial analysis, reporting, and compliance to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards. Contributes to special projects, conducts technical research, and facilitates effective communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

Three years to five years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification (ASC).
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills in interpreting complex financial data and drawing conclusions with the ability to make independent decisions and communicate recommendations in an effective manner.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in prioritizing tasks, communicating expectations, resolving conflicting requests, while utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including, but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Account (CMA) license.

Responsibilities

Consistently accomplish all assigned daily, weekly, and monthly tasks with precision. This includes executing journal entries, conducting reconciliations, and generating financial and management reports accurately and promptly.
Assist in the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Conduct analysis of the general ledger to ensure accuracy, communicating any discrepancies promptly and updating records diligently.
Assist in maintaining and balancing weekly and monthly General Ledger accounts, facilitating timely corrections and updates.
Conduct thorough trend and variance analysis to extract insights from financial data, while interpreting and explaining variances.
Successfully and promptly complete intermediate to advanced level projects, ensuring adherence to accounting standards, accurate financial reporting, and thorough documentation.
Routinely update required stakeholders on progress, keeping them abreast of updates and key milestones.
Perform ad-hoc projects as assigned by management and leadership.
Conduct research, interpret, analyze, and summarize technical literature to provide recommendations communicated effectively to the appropriate audience.
Stay informed about changes in accounting standards, regulations, legislation, and best practices, and effectively summarize and communicate their impact to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, fostering relationships to contribute to organizational cohesion and success.
Craft technical memos, process flows, and presentations adeptly to convey financial results, analyses, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Tailor communication to suit the audience, ensuring clarity and relevance in conveying complex financial information.
Thoroughly gather the requisite supporting documentation for audit requests and assist in resolving audit inquiries identified by both internal and external auditors.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.