Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant ensures the accuracy and compliance of Park Community Credit Union’s accounting records and reports. The role reviews and posts journal entries, reconciles bank statements and general ledger accounts, and analyzes financial records to support organizational goals. It administers advanced accounting processes, including fixed assets, prepaid accounts, financial statements for noncredit-union entities, and tangible personal property tax returns. The position also prepares department, management, and Board reports, including Call Reports, audited financial statements, and budget-to-actual variance reports. The Senior Accountant coordinates accounting matters with other departments, branches, and entities; supports audits; and recommends improvements in efficiency, productivity, cost savings, and risk mitigation. The role also provides assigned backup support for the ALM Analyst, including periodic monthly updates to Plansmith software and preparation of the monthly Board packet, while expanding knowledge of ALM topics.
Requirements
- Five to eight years of similar or related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with information processing systems and Microsoft Office 365.
- Keen analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in confidential communications, resolve first-level conflicts, build relationships, and solicit cooperation.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with reasonable accommodations where required by applicable law.
Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and post journal entries; examine assigned bank statement reconciliations and general ledger accounts; analyze financial records and escalate items requiring further review.
- Administer advanced accounting processes, including fixed assets, prepaid accounts, financial statements for noncredit-union entities, and tangible personal property tax returns.
- Prepare department, management, and Board reports, including Call Reports, audited financial statements, and budget-to-actual variance reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to timelines.
- Coordinate accounting matters with other departments, branches, and entities; serve as an accounting resource; and perform special projects as assigned.
- Recommend improvements related to efficiency, productivity, cost savings, and mitigation of organizational risk or loss.
- Perform assigned backup processes for the ALM Analyst, including periodic monthly updates to Plansmith software and preparation of the monthly Board packet.
- Assist with audits of credit union records conducted by examiners, CPA firms, and internal auditors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain assigned accounts and month-end activities accurately and within required timeframes.
- Provide informed, professional accounting and finance assistance to others in the Credit Union and keep management informed of issues affecting the department.
- Follow security policies and procedures and report discrepancies or suspicious activity to the manager immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
