Financial Accountant - Portsmouth NH

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Members are the priority at Service Credit Union, and every role is responsible for supporting member solutions and contributing positively to the member experience.

About the role

The Financial Accountant is a seasoned staff person responsible for supporting management in coordinating departmental efforts to achieve the critical goal of timely and accurate preparation of the monthly statements of income and condition. This role provides support for questions and assistance to other positions within the department, as well as staff in other departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform proforma analysis on credit union-wide projects.
• Develop, construct, and maintain ROI analysis on credit union-wide tracking metrics.
• Construct financial statement reports and templates as needed.
• Handle investment accounting and payment processing.
• Identify, analyze, and solve complex accounting issues and research in accordance with GAAP.
• Possess detailed knowledge of GAAP; provide research, guidance, and technical assistance as needed.
• Aid in the preparation of consolidated financial statements through gathering, analyzing, and reconciling information from other departments and the accounting system.
• Assist in ongoing review of accounting system and processes to help drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with ongoing updates and maintenance in Prologue, including account maintenance and reporting.
• Responsible for the monthly ALLL/CECL calculation and all supporting schedules and entries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of CUSO accounting – journal entries, ALLL/CECL, and account reconciliations.
• Conduct ongoing income and expense account review to scan for discrepancies.
• Prepare journal entries to assigned accounts as deemed necessary.
• Responsible for all monthly accrued expense entries.
• Work directly with the Service CU Actuarial Accountant to determine the monthly SERP calculations, all supporting entries, and the monthly reconciliations.
• Directly responsible for maintaining third-party derivative accounting relationships, including regular reporting, tracking, and recording of applicable accounting treatment.
• Assist in the annual budget process as needed.
• Perform month-end closing analytics to identify fluctuations in accounts that need explanation.
• Responsible for the review of all accounts payable entries.
• Maintain job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
• Answer telephones and assume responsibilities generated by calls.
• Assist with other department responsibilities as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding credit union policies and procedures, member financial data, personal information, and work-related events.
• Provide quality support and maintain a professional relationship with peers, management, other staff, and members through cooperation, mutual trust, and respect.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required (degree in Finance, Statistics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business would be considered), with pursuit of an advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in an accounting-related role is required.
• Ability to articulate a detailed understanding of accounting practices and concepts.
• Strong critical thinking skills and clear communication with co-workers and management.
• Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and various web-based applications.
• Adept knowledge of financial statements and supporting schedule components.
• Ability to organize and manipulate large data sets to extrapolate conclusions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and workloads, meet tight deadlines (especially during month-end close), and work flexibly as needed.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.

As a condition of employment, all employees must comply with anti-money laundering laws and initiatives, including the Bank Secrecy Act and regulations promulgated by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Training will be provided.

Benefits

• Great health and dental benefits starting day one.
• PTO, long-term disability, and paid holidays.
• 401k with 8% company contribution after one year of employment.
• Paid leave policy after 12 consecutive months of employment.
• Free confidential mental health support program with Talkspace.
• Free identity theft protection through IdentityForce.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career growth opportunities.

Pay

Compensation range: $94,959 – $118,700/year, depending on experience and qualifications. Junior-level candidates typically start at the lower end of the range, with opportunities for growth as skills develop.

Location

Portsmouth, NH