Accountant

Gulf Winds Credit Union • Pensacola, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Service Beyond Banking - At Gulf Winds, we are forward-thinking and team-oriented. We recognize and reward service that exceeds our members’ expectations and, most importantly, have fun while working hard and impacting our community. We’re looking for driven professionals who are passionate about service, fueled by purpose, and guided by core values of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation.

Our Values

Integrity
We own our decisions and actions by doing the right thing, learning from our mistakes, and taking responsibility.

Care
We help members meet their goals by listening to understand and offering the best solutions, placing kindness above all else.

Growth
We set ambitious goals, provide personal development opportunities, and encourage results.

Innovation
We challenge the status quo to enhance the member’s experience and solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Working at Gulf Winds

Working at Gulf Winds is not just a job, it’s a career. We’re hiring collaborative, motivated people who want to love what they do. We are forward-thinking and team oriented. We recognize and reward excellent member service and have fun while working hard. When you join the team, you can expect:

• Open and transparent communication with your leaders
• Consistent coaching and opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborative and team-focused environments
• Short and long-term professional development
• Opportunity to participate in cross-functional projects.

With you on our team we can achieve our vision of becoming the leading and most trusted credit union on the Gulf Coast.

Requirements

• Three to five years of similar or related experience.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting and experience with automated data processing systems including PC software programs and mainframe systems.
• Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English clearly.
• Must adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily and month-end operations of the department. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Delegates and reviews the work of Accounting Assistants and/or other employees engaged in general accounting activities. Empowered to answer the questions of the Accounting Assistants and/or other departments.
• Prepares financial statements, Call Reports, and other accounting statements and reports. Oversees accounts payable and assists in the budget process for the organization.
• Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.
• Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.
• Participates in projects and coordinates accounting matters with other departments, and locations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level