Staff Accountant - Balance Sheet

About the role

The Balance Sheet Staff Accountant supports the accuracy and integrity of the credit union’s financial records by preparing and reviewing complex balance sheet, general ledger, and bank reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and established accounting policies and procedures. This position plays a key role in month-end close, researches and resolves account discrepancies, supports financial and regulatory reporting, and partners with teams across the credit union to promote accurate accounting practices and strong financial controls.

Essential Functions

• Play a key role in completing monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and maintain complex balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies to ensure account accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of assigned general ledger accounts through account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, and transaction review.
• Review and reconcile accounting activity related to member rewards, VISA deposit accounts, insurance expenses, member fees, employee compensation, and other assigned accounts.
• Review branch and ATM check processing, vault cash, and over/short activity to ensure transactions and balances are accurately recorded.
• Complete federal and state tax withholding payments and related accounting entries to support accurate and timely filings.
• Research and resolve transactions posted to unposted or exception accounts, partnering with employees and departments to ensure proper processing and resolution.
• Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are accurately reconciled, appropriately supported, and properly stated at month-end.
• Review mortgage funding activity, loans in process, and loan warehouse balances as part of month-end close activities.
• Review delinquent account activity and related system-generated interest accruals, making appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Review member dividends payable accounts to ensure payments and related accounting activity are accurate and timely.
• Review allowance for loan loss general ledger activity to support accurate financial and regulatory reporting.
• Review and reconcile armored cash management, foreign currency, repurchase agreement balances, negative deposit accounts, and other assigned accounts.
• Represent Accounting on cross-functional projects involving accounting processes, system changes, new products, or other business initiatives.
• Build effective partnerships with employees across departments and branches to research accounting issues, provide guidance, and support accurate transaction processing.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation, researching information, and responding to inquiries.
• Provide backup support for other Accounting functions and responsibilities as needed.
• Create, maintain, and update procedures and documentation related to assigned accounting responsibilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, internal controls, and overall accounting operations.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, systems, and business practices as organizational needs evolve.
• Remain knowledgeable of and adhere to credit union policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Minimum Formal Qualifications for this Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.
• 3+ years accounting experience, required.

Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills

• Detailed knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, corporate policies, and procedures regarding accounting
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Strong PC skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including experience with macros
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all credit union employees
• Ability to prioritize, manage time, and maintain professionalism under pressure
• Strong team player with willingness to assist others as needed
• Self-starter, quick learner, and ability to multi-task on a regular basis
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment while meeting crucial deadlines
• Ability to review and develop process improvements in all areas of accounting
• Member Focused: Proven ability to build strong customer/member relationships and delivering customer/member-centric solutions
• Collaborates: Known for building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Action Oriented: Proven track record of taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Situational Adaptability: Ability to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

Pay Range

$70,000 to $85,000 Annually and 10% annual target bonus (S15).

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, certifications, location and internal pay equity.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) match
• 401k Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays and Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

• We anticipate this position to close on 11/16/2026. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to be considered.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.