JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 

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SUMMARY: 

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for various tasks including month-end closing, general ledger reconciliations, management reporting, preparation of financial statements and special projects. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
• Provide technical accounting support.
• Assist with month end close, including maintenance and monitoring of monthly CECL.
• Analyze and resolve account discrepancies or misclassifications.
• Analyze business and financial data and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Maintain Fixed Asset subledger and Prepaids along with their respective depreciation and amortization.
• Use analytical skill to create financial models to assist in supporting organizational decision making.
• Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
• Coordinate and assist with audit preparation.
• Prepare month-end reports.
• Develop automatic reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and make recommendations for changes.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Must possess strong technical and motivational skills along with excellent communication skills.
• 5-8 years working in a financial institution preferably in a Credit Union setting.

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COMPENTENCIES:

• Excellent Accounting skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and use of analytical related formulas.
• Ability to prioritize, pay close attention to detail, and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, management, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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