Accountant

Texas DPS Credit Union•Austin, TX

29d•$52,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Texas DPS Credit Union, we do more than conduct routine financial transactions. We serve those who serve others, including the employees and families of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Police Association, and Texas Sheriffs Association. We are here to educate our members about money matters, enhance their experience, and empower them to make decisions that put them in the best possible financial position. This vision drives our leadership team and employees in every action we take. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about helping drive our vision and who exemplify our core values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, Outstanding Service, and Unity. If you are looking to make an impact while working alongside a close-knit team, we would like to connect.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
Financial institution or credit union accounting experience required.
Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and related accounting responsibilities.
Experience researching reconciliation differences, out-of-balance conditions, and accounting discrepancies.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and follow transactions across multiple systems.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience.
Experience with Fiserv Wisdom accounting software.
Experience with month-end/year-end close, audits, and regulatory examinations.
Knowledge of financial institution payment-processing functions including ACH, debit/credit cards, wires, checks, shared branching, and ATM activity.

Responsibilities

Prepare general ledger transactions, journal entries, adjustments, accruals, and supporting documentation.
Perform assigned bank, cash, general ledger, settlement, correspondent, and subsidiary account reconciliations.
Research out-of-balance conditions, reconciliation differences, open items, variances, and other accounting discrepancies.
Perform assigned daily balancing and settlement activities and complete recurring accounting procedures accurately and on time.
Process accounts payable, employee expenses, corporate card activity, and related accounting records and reconciliations.
Complete assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and close activities.
Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and other assigned balance sheet schedules and prepare related entries.
Prepare recurring accounting reports, reconciliations, and supporting information for review by the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant or Controller.
Record and reconcile assigned investment, loan participation, deposit, and other financial activity in accordance with established procedures.
Support cash management activities by reviewing financial institution accounts, settlement activity, and daily cash positions as assigned.
Assist with audits and regulatory examinations by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and researching assigned accounts.
Partner with departments across the credit union to research transaction differences and resolve accounting-related issues.
Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and documentation.
Participate in cross-training and apply technical guidance and coaching from the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant to strengthen team consistency.
Provide cross-trained backup support across recurring accounting functions.