Sr. Accountant

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union•Dallas, TX

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union is looking for an Sr. Accountant for their Dallas Branch located at their corporate office near Love Field Airport. This role will assist the Accounting Manager with preparing various accounting reports and records, reconciling and researching outages for general ledger accounts, and providing informal guidance to less experienced accounting staff.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience as an Accountant or Sr. Accountant.
Knowledge of GAAP
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Well organized with ability to prioritize
A solid understanding of the reconciliation process
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and ability to solve problems
Working knowledge of MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.
Must pass a credit and background check

Nice To Haves

Credit Union knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Balance and reconcile various general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Identify and resolve general ledger outages in a timely manner.
Complete accounting functions in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.
Research budget variances and exceptions found in accounting reports.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and financial reports.
Assist with preparation of regulatory reports.
Participate in the preparation for the annual audits.
Track daily cash management needs.
Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or correct transactions.
Use accounting systems to facilitate processes and maintain records.
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.