Senior Accountant I

First Community Credit Union - Houston, TX•Houston, TX

About The Position

First Community Credit Union is seeking a Senior Accountant I to execute accounting for assigned complex and non-routine transaction areas. The role ensures transactions are recorded, reconciled, and supported accurately and on time, and that issues are raised promptly. The accountant works directly with the VP Accounting to prepare NCUA Call Report (Form 5300) schedules and participates in month-end close. The position actively researches and manages reconciliation outages to maintain compliance with department policy and reviews monthly accruals for accuracy. Other duties may include preparing journal entries, financial statements, and reports for internal use; assisting with budget monitoring and identifying potential variances; and participating in month-end close.

Requirements

One to three years of accounting experience in public accounting, industry, or a financial institution.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, or finance, or equivalent work experience (the degree is preferred).

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing the NCUA Call Report (5300).
Experience with fixed asset accounting.

Responsibilities

Execute accounting for assigned complex and non-routine transaction areas.
Ensure transactions are recorded, reconciled, and supported accurately and timely, and raise issues promptly.
Work directly with the VP Accounting to prepare NCUA Call Report (Form 5300) schedules.
Participate in month-end close.
Research and manage reconciliation outages to maintain compliance with department policy.
Review monthly accruals for accuracy.
Prepare journal entries, financial statements, and reports for internal use.
Assist in monitoring budgets and identifying potential variances.