Senior Accountant

Description

· Live out our Core Values with every member and team member in every interaction.

1. Stop doing stupid things.

2. Be the sunshine today.

3. Sweep your own doorstep

4. Be Awesome!

5. It takes a Village

6. Champion in the arena!

· Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to maintain the accuracy of the credit union’s general ledger

· Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and research discrepancies to ensure accounts are properly supported and reconciling items are resolved in a timely manner.

· Play a key role in the monthly and year-end financial close process, including preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses while ensuring deadlines are met.

· Analyze financial activity and account balances to identify trends, irregularities, or operational issues that could impact financial reporting accuracy.

· Support the monthly and year-end financial close process, including preparation of financial statements, schedules, and variance analysis.

· Reconcile key operational accounts, including corporate credit union accounts, ACH, ATM and card settlement accounts, loan and deposit accounts, and other clearing or suspense accounts.

· Assist with regulatory reporting, including preparation and support of the NCUA Call Report and other required filings.

· Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reconciliation practices, and internal controls.

· Maintain detailed workpapers and documentation to support financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

· Financial institution or credit union experience

· Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations