Senior Accountant, Financial Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage daily cash flows for Balance Credit Union with third parties by utilizing both internal and external settlement systems and data.

• Conduct daily reconciliations for ATM Network Settlement, ATM Foreign Network Settlement, and Fiserv Network Settlement.

• Investigate discrepancies in reconciliations and promptly post necessary adjustments and corrections.

• Carry out daily deposit reconciliations for branch, mobile, ATM, and other Credit Union channels.

• Inform branches about deposit adjustments and necessary postings to member accounts.

• Develop and oversee the month-end close calendar for the Accounting group.

• Gather and analyze financial data for general ledger entries related to loans, shares, and investment transactions.

• Conduct research and analysis for the preparation of financial reports.

• Create monthly dividend testing spreadsheets.

• Prepare complex general ledger entries during the month-end closing process.

• Analyze monthly accruals, execute quarterly adjustments, and propose necessary changes.

• Perform daily reconciliations for Shared Branch activities and resolve outstanding GL items.

• Assist with payroll functions, agency correspondence, state employer accounts, reporting, work-location matrices, state POAs, employment verification, 401(k) payroll reporting, and ACA reporting.

• Compile financial data for daily position reports, internal account wire transfers, and ad hoc reports.

• Prepare capital budget worksheets and distribute them accordingly.

• Review journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Facilitate bank drawdowns and wire transfers of Credit Union funds.

• Process GL clearing forms and daily journal entries.

• Execute other assigned tasks as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in an accounting department with a focus on month-end close processes.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Knowledge of accrual-based accounting principles.

• Ability to analyze data, interpret results, and exercise sound business judgment.

• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, macros, and pivot tables.

• Skills in process automation using Excel, Power BI, and SQL.

• Competent in MS Word, MS Excel, and basic Windows applications.

• Proficient in Power BI and Microsoft SQL Server.

• Effective communication skills through email, chat, and online meeting platforms.

• Capability to maintain confidentiality regarding member, employee, and Credit Union information.

• Ability to assess processes and implement efficiency improvements.

• Capacity to work collaboratively with members and employees across all levels of the organization.

• CFCU is a participant in E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus and incentives available for all regular employees.

• 401(k) plan with an 8% company contribution.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents with 80% coverage.

• Paid time off (PTO) and sabbaticals.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Corporate Incentive Plan offering an annual incentive opportunity of 0–8% of eligible earnings.

• Reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities.