Financial Accountant II

BECU•St. David's, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Financial Accountant II, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that drives critical decisions across the organization. You’ll bring clarity to complex transactions, helping maintain strong financial health while supporting initiatives like an upcoming ERP implementation. Your work will directly influence how effectively we operate and serve our members. This is a role where your analytical mindset and curiosity will help improve processes, strengthen controls, and elevate the way we manage financial data. If you enjoy solving problems and making an impact behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to do just that. This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work or education-related experience required.
Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, including hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and applying GAAP principles, with exposure to fixed assets or ERP systems preferred.
Experience with managing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing business needs, and working both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

CPA license preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, digging into discrepancies and ensuring everything ties out accurately across areas like loans, fixed assets, and payroll.
Review invoices and transactions, ensuring expenses are properly categorized as capital or operational and aligned with general ledger standards.
Maintain the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Partner with teams across the credit union, helping resolve accounting issues and providing insights that support better business decisions.
Prepare daily and month-end journal entries and play a key role in the month-end and year-end close, including trend analysis and reporting.
Take ownership of fixed asset processes, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and adjustments—especially within the ERP system.
Contribute to system enhancements and play an important role in the upcoming ERP implementation, helping ensure accounting processes are efficient and scalable.
Prepare reports and schedules for audits and regulatory requirements, while also supporting ad hoc reporting needs.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance data accuracy across the organization.
Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation to support consistency and operational excellence.