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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related discipline with sufficient accounting coursework, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and progressively responsible accounting experience.
• At least four years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or comparable lookup functions, SUMIFS, data validation, error checking, and analysis of large data sets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and apply job knowledge and new skills effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information and demonstrate accountability and dependability.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve discrepancies between third-party and credit union records, and to identify and resolve inefficiencies or discrepancies in internal processes and records.
• Ability to hear and comprehend spoken communication in person and by phone; view computer screens and documentation clearly; and speak clearly and effectively.
• Proficient use of hands and fingers for typing, office equipment, and documents; ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods and move around the office as needed.
• Occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Less than 5% local travel is required.
• Comply with applicable anti-money laundering laws and related policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or active progress toward a relevant professional certification.
• Experience in a credit union, bank, or other regulated financial institution; directly relevant public accounting or financial-services audit experience may be considered.
• Experience with Power Query or similar data-transformation tools.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting practices applicable to financial institutions, including NCUA financial and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with accounting software, core financial systems, and financial reporting applications.
• In-depth knowledge of month-end closing, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Experience with loan, investment, deposit, and other financial institution accounting.
• Experience assisting with external audits, regulatory examinations, and tax filings.
• Knowledge of Symitar software.
• Ability to formulate and articulate solutions independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post recurring, accrual, amortization, reclassification, and other complex journal entries.
• Research accounting issues and evaluate transactions to help determine appropriate accounting treatment under applicable standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Maintain the fixed assets system and post related general ledger entries.
• Assist with preparation and review of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Own assigned parts of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including supporting schedules, variance analysis, review of unusual activity, resolution of open items, and meeting deadlines.
• Assist in developing and maintaining accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support accounting and reporting for the allowance for credit losses and CECL methodology.
• Maintain accounting for investments and related income, premiums and discounts, fair-value adjustments, and other applicable investment activity.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile assigned regulatory reports and supporting schedules, including applicable NCUA Call Report schedules; validate data, investigate variances, maintain documentation, and escalate material issues before filing deadlines.
• Assist with accounting for loan-related activities, including loan fees, deferred costs, charge-offs, and recoveries.
• Prepare audit and examination schedules, respond to information requests, explain assigned processes and balances, resolve follow-up items, and help implement agreed corrective actions from audits and NCUA examinations.
• Assist with preparation and filing of applicable tax returns and related schedules.
• Identify control weaknesses and process improvement opportunities, and communicate recommendations to management.
• Participate in or lead system implementations, upgrades, conversions, and other finance-related projects.
• Manage the end-to-end unclaimed property (escheatment) process in compliance with applicable state laws and reporting requirements.
• Verify outgoing member wires and process corporate wires according to authorization limits, dual-control requirements, security procedures, and policies; escalate exceptions or suspected irregularities.
• Assist with creating, maintaining, and updating the Chart of Accounts, including evaluating requests, confirming classification, documenting support, obtaining approvals, and communicating changes.
• Administer assigned accounting-system user access according to approved requests, role-based standards, segregation-of-duties requirements, and periodic review procedures; do not approve personal access or requests for which the position is the system owner.
• Research and compile information for weekly and monthly rate changes; validate source data, document calculations and approvals, and communicate updates to designated stakeholders.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve financial inquiries.
• Review selected reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, or other work prepared by accounting team members, as assigned, and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain process documentation and cross-train team members to support continuity and backup coverage.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement; adapt to changes and optimize processes.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, set goals, meet deadlines, deliver quality work, act with integrity, and uphold professional standards and company values.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality and contribute to a positive, high-performing environment.
• Comply with anti-money laundering laws and related policies, including the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC regulations, and the USA PATRIOT Act.
• Provide backup and support to management as directed, and perform special projects and other assigned responsibilities.

Benefits

• 97% premium employer-paid medical insurance for full-time employees.
• 100% premium employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• Low monthly premium for eligible dependents.
• Employer contribution of 3% of base salary to a 401(k), regardless of employee contributions.
• 401(k) match of 75% of employee contributions up to the first 3% of eligible compensation beginning after the first day of employment, increasing up to 6% after three years of service.
• Bonus program rewarding employees for attaining annual organizational goals.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees after six months of service.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Monthly contributions toward student loans after six months of service.
• Consumer loan rate discount for employees.
• For full-time employees: more than two weeks of vacation per year, 11 paid holidays, and 10 days of sick leave.
• Telecommute policy eligibility.