Sr. Accountant

Summary The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the daily, monthly and annual accounting for complex areas of the balance sheet including but not limited to investments, loans, participation loans (both purchased and sold) financial derivatives and debt. Daily activities include preparing and posting journal entries, review of account activity, monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts, preparation of monthly actual to actual variance documentation for assigned general ledger accounts, researching and resolving issues impacting the general ledger, preparation of quarterly call report and annual audit report supporting schedules and other ad hoc requests as assigned. Duties & Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Keeps record of account entries by compiling and analyzing financial reporting activitiesAccounting for complex segments of the balance sheet including loans, investments and financial derivativesPrepare monthly account reconciliations to include investigation and resolution of reconciling items for assigned areas of responsibilitySupport monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportingDocument and maintain procedures for assigned job functionsEvaluate existing processes and procedures to recommend and implement best practices in automation and efficiency of those processesMonitor existing processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and proceduresMaintain the integration of sub-ledger interface matrices, lead the implementation of new interfaces as necessaryServe as mentor to junior level staffLead the accounting team as needed in support of departmental managementAssist management with ad hoc assignments, as necessaryBuild and maintain relationships with internal and external parties in order to efficiently and effectively complete tasks and assignmentsServe as primary liaison to external auditors and regulators for areas of accounting responsibility Responsible for the documentation of internal controls specific to these areas.Assist Financial Reporting and Finance Services team with requests and support, as neededPromote honest and open communication throughout the credit unionDemonstrate behaviors that are consistent with the credit union’s values, philosophies, and leadership characteristicsWork with other credit union departments to ensure that processes and workflows are providing the best possible service to credit union membersMay occasionally be required to travel to other credit union facilities for visits or training purposesPerform other duties as assigned Requirements Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5-10 years’ experience in accounting, specifically in financial services with emphasis on financial instrumentsExpert level understanding of accounting principles (GAAP, FFEIC, FASB)Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Access databases and AI applications Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize multiple changing prioritiesSelf-starter and able to work with limited supervisionAdvanced organizational and planning skillsAbility to build strong relationships throughout the credit unionDemonstrated independent and complex problem solving skills with the ability to solve problems quickly and efficientlyAbility to think analytically and logicallyAbility to interact with individuals diplomaticallyAdvanced personal computer, calculator, spreadsheet and word processing skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenAbility to resolve interpersonal conflict and miscommunicationsExercises a high discretion, sensitivity, tact, and respect for confidentiality at all timesMust be able to be bondedExperience with month end closing processesExperience in highly regulated industryExperience with automation of processes, and a desire to create efficiencies for their own areas of responsibility as well as others within the department Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of credit union regulatory reportingExperience with WorkdayAbility to interact with senior leadershipExperience in a lead or senior role preferred