Accountant

UNFCU; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNFCU seeks a finance professional to analyze and document financial transactions, ensuring accurate reporting and strict internal controls. The role collaborates with teams to strengthen processes and support audits.

The position is hybrid in NYC with a salary range of $80,070 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with location. Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3–5 years of banking or financial services experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP, fixed assets, lease accounting, journals, reconciliations, vendor maintenance, and payments.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and improve accounting processes for timely reporting.
• Update Accounting Procedures Manual as required.
• Support audits (NCUA, CPA, internal) with reconciliations and controls.
• Provide ad hoc analyses and assist team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regs, and UNFCU Code of Ethics.

Skills

GAAP

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Analyze, document, and review financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with internal controls. Support audit requests and prepare ad hoc financial reports as needed. Collaborate with team members to continuously improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

• This position is hybrid.
• NYC Salary Range: $80,070 - $90,000 annually: compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

* Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU's mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors

*Manage end-to-end accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, vendor maintenance, and payment processing in compliance with company policies and controls

*Prepare monthly reporting packages, support AP reporting, and continuously analyze and improve accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

* Update the credit union’s Accounting Procedures Manual as required or requested

*Support internal, external, and regulatory audits (NCUA, CPA, internal) by performing reconciliations, monitoring transactions, and contributing to the effectiveness of internal controls

*Provide ad hoc analyses, assist team members as needed, and perform additional duties to support overall accounting and operational objectives

* Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU's Code of Ethics & Business Conduct

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in banking or financial services

* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP), including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, amortization, consolidations, and internal control best practices; banking or credit union experience preferred.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to improve workflows, validate data, and perform detailed financial analysis with high accuracy.

* Excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.