[Hiring] Accountant @Capital Credit Union

Role Description

The Accountant upholds the Credit Union’s mission of “We do the right thing one member, one employee, and one experience at a time to strengthen the communities we serve” by supporting the accurate and timely execution of the Credit Union’s accounting functions. This position performs a variety of accounting responsibilities, including:

• Balancing, tracking, analyzing, and reconciling
• Financial reporting
• General ledger and correspondent account balancing
• Fixed asset accounting
• Prepaid and accrual tracking
• Assisting other departments

The Accountant often takes the lead on projects, assumes ownership of assigned accounting functions, and serves as a role model and resource for employees within the accounting department and across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field is required, or three to five years of previous work experience in accounting or financial institution.
• Familiarity with credit union or banking operations, including loans, deposits, investments, and regulatory reporting, preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Copilot.
• DNA and Prologue experience preferred.

Requirements

• Prepare, review, and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting practices.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Support preparation and analysis of internal financial statements, NCUA Call Report, Board of Directors reporting materials, management reports, and other regulatory reporting as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support for all assigned reconciliations, journal entries, and financial transactions.
• Assist with accounting for investments, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, loans, deposits, accounts payable, or other operational areas as assigned.
• Assist with payroll preparation, payroll-related reconciliations, and related accounting entries to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Prepare and support required tax reporting, filings, and related documentation in compliance with applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with credit union policies, accounting procedures, GAAP, NCUA requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Partner with departments across the organization to research accounting questions, resolve discrepancies, and improve financial processes.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, automation initiatives, and accounting department projects.
• Train, mentor, and support accounting team members by sharing knowledge, reviewing procedures, and assisting with departmental cross-training initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining strong internal controls and identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
• Perform other accounting-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Works closely with other departments on various monthly processes.

Benefits

• Office environment with moderate level of noise.
• Frequent use of telephone, copier, computer, fax machine and other office machines.
• Prolonged sitting or standing.
• Frequent mental and visual concentration.
• Minimal lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Potential to work from home, contingent upon supervisor approval.