Senior Accountant

Dupaco Community Credit Union•Dubuque, IA

28d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting functions, overseeing month end close activities, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and all regulatory standards. This role partners closely with cross functional teams to maintain a high performing finance operation that supports informed, strategic decision making across the credit union.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required; CPA preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting/financial related job experience including preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and compliance with tax and reporting regulations.
Excellent communication skills with strong written and oral presentation skills, for both internal and external credit union communications and relations.
Good judgement and decision-making skills, interpersonal, and attention to detail.
Able to work independently and ensure work is complete and accurate with minimal review.
Resourceful and well organized with the ability to prioritize work assignments efficiently. Ability to accurately handle large volumes of details and multi-task effectively.
Advanced proficiency in computer applications, including financial systems, data analysis tools, and standard business software, with the ability to independently support accounting and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

Responsible for month end close process and preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Prepare and review journal entries, income & expense accruals, account reconciliations, and investment related accounting activities.
Oversee subsidiary ledger systems and related processes, ensuring data integrity and effective interfaces between the core system, general ledger, and subledgers.
Prepare, review, and analyze various financial statements, regulatory filings, and internal management reports to support operational and strategic decision making.
Complete quarterly eliminating entries and prepare the consolidated credit union financial reports.
Assist accounting team with coding of fixed assets and branch accounting to capital budget.
Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and provide recommendations to management to strengthen operational efficiency and compliance.
Review financial and contractual legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and operational requirements and verify that all ongoing obligations are properly maintained to ensure the credit union suffers minimal losses.
Assist with preparation of annual budgets and calculate projections for changes in strategy.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, increase automation, and enhance financial data integrity
Prepare audit documentation, respond to auditor inquiries, and maintain complete and organized records to support internal and external audits.
Advise business units on accounting implications of contracts, products, and initiatives.
Participate in departmental projects and further process improvement activities as needed.
Performs any other temporary or permanent duties/projects assigned.