Financial Services Sr. Accountant

Chevron Federal Credit Union is one of the top-run credit unions in the country – and one of the largest, with $5 billion in assets. Yet our corporate culture is not stuffy: the Team Spirit Committee runs fun activities and charitable events throughout the year, and work-life balance, mutual respect, diversity, and providing a voice for every employee are all important to us. As you might imagine, we provide competitive pay and great benefits, including: Bonus/incentives for all regular employees401(k) with 8% company contributionMedical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents paid at 80%PTO and paid sabbaticalsTuition reimbursement GENERAL SUMMARY The Financial Services Senior Accountant will apply principles of accounting to balance all Credit Union daily cash flows with third parties and utilize internal and external settlement systems and data to prepare and complete settlement schedules. Having had years of experience in an accounting department’s month-end close processes, able to slide easily into the position. Strong ability to implement process automation through Excel, Power BI and SQL are required. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional critical thinking skills with a strong focus on continuous improvement. The role requires strong problem-solving abilities and a strong Excel skillset. The ideal candidate will work under limited supervision and in compliance with established policies, procedures, vendor agreements, and regulations. Position Duties & Functions ATM Deposit Reconciliations Prepares daily reconciliations of ATM Network Settlement.Prepares daily reconciliations of ATM Foreign Network Settlement.Prepares daily reconciliations of Fiserv Network Settlement.Researches differences and posts adjustments/corrections in a timely manner (as prescribed by network rules) to minimize member inconvenience and risk to the Credit Union. Branch Deposit Reconciliation Prepares daily deposit reconciliations for all Credit Union channels.BranchMobile (both phone and scanner)ATMOther channels as introduced by the Credit UnionAdvises branches of deposit adjustments as needed, ensuring they have all information required to post to the appropriate member account. Financial Analysis Creates Accounting group month-end calendar preparation and monitors/updates all groups regarding monthly close status on a daily basis during month-end close.Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, such as loan, share, and investment transactions.Conducts research and analysis to develop financial data for inclusion in various reports, as necessary.Prepares monthly Dividend Testing spreadsheet to ensure share dividends adhere to policy.Prepares complex general ledger entries from provided source documentation as required during month-end processing.Analyzes and enters accruals monthly and true ups quarterly and recommends adjustments as needed. Shared Branch Reconciliation Prepares daily Shared Branch reconciliations.Researches differences and posts adjustments/corrections in a timely manner. Reviews reports and post adjustments to clear outstanding items daily GL ExceptionsTeller ExchangeGL VarianceShare and loan to GL Balancing Backup Role Duties PayrollVarious agency emailing and case work as neededNew state employer account creationMultiple reporting requirements on a yearly and quarterly basisMaintains work location matrixCreation and processing of multiple state POA’s for UKG complianceVerification of Employment data requests for HR401k payroll reportingACA ReportingCompiles financial information and prepares some or all of the following, as directed:Daily PositionInternal Account Wire TransfersOther ad hoc reportsPrepares monthly Dividend Testing spreadsheet to ensure share dividends adhere to policyPrepares monthly Capital Budget Worksheet and distributesVendor Management in Concur AP PortalReviews journal entries for completeness and accuracy Other Other duties as assignedPrepares bank draw downs and wire transfers of CFCU fundsProcesses GL clearing forms received from branches/departmentsProcesses daily journal entries as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION Required Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related area from four-year college or universityStrong ability to problem-solve and come up with solutions on the flyStrong attention to detailUnderstanding of accrual-based accountingAbility to analyze data, explain results, and demonstrate good business judgementStrong curiosity in fundamentals of the job, a willingness to seek answers via questions, and take initiative+4 years having worked in an accounting department performing month-end close processes Preferred Three to five years of experience in the finance industrySettlement accounting experienceGeneral ledger reconciliation experienceExperience processing payrollExperience with EpisysExperience with FiservAudit experience KNOWLEDGE And SKILLS Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information on professional and technical journals, financial reports, legal documents, and internal systems and documentsAbility to write routine reports and correspondence, including email, using correct spelling and grammarAbility to understand purpose of intended email and succinctly relay what is neededAbility to speak clearly, tactfully, and effectively to members, volunteers, and employees at all levels of organizationAbility to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to produce and interpret graphs Required Computer Skills Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, and other basic applications in a Windows-based environmentPower BIMicrosoft SQL ServerIntermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel (Proficient with Excel VLOOKUP’s, macros, and pivot tables)Ability to effectively communicate via email, chat, and on-line meeting applicationsWorks well with both intra and inter (non-accounting)-departments Preferred Experience with:ConcurFiservOnBaseInternet research skillsAbility to quickly learn specialized software applications OTHER Demonstrated ability to analyze processes and make improvements to enhance efficiencyA high percentage of attendance is an essential function of this positionAbility to call out unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations from policy and procedureAbility to work effectively with members and employees at all levels in the organizationAbility to maintain complete confidentiality of member, employee, and Credit Union informationExcellent organizational skillsDetail orientationExcellent customer service skills ACCOUNTABILITY The incumbent in this position is directly responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism of all assigned work. Growth Mindset Diversity & Inclusion Communication Change Ready Leadership Responsibility Problem Solving Tech & Data Savvy CU Business Acumen PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Work involves standing and walking for brief periods of time, but most duties are performed from a seated position.Work involves extensive use of computers, up to eight hours per day.May include occasional pushing, pulling, or carrying objects weighing up to 20 pounds such as files and documents.Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at a proficient skill level.Must be able to speak on the telephone for several hours per day.Requires close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is based on qualifications and geographical location (Zone). Benefit information can be located on our Careers page here: https://www.chevronfcu.org/about-us/careers Zone 1: $35.65 - $49.02 Zone 2: $32.44 - $44.61 Zone 3: $29.95 - $41.18 Zone 4: $28.52 - $39.22 This position is eligible to participate in the Corporate Incentive Plan. Annual incentive opportunity ranges from 0–8% of incentive eligible earnings, based on a combination of institutional performance (0–2%) and individual performance (0–6%). Incentive payments are discretionary and subject to approval. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Chevron Federal Credit Union (CFCU) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. CFCU participates in E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 800-232-8101 for assistance. CFCU Is CPRA Compliant for California Employees and Applicants, to review the Notice at Collection, click here. To submit a request, please refer to the Careers page for the CPRA Request Form.