Accountant

Beacon Credit Union; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Incentive/bonus program

Tuition reimbursement and more!

Job summary

Beacon Credit Union is seeking an accounting professional in Indiana to ensure accurate financial records and regulatory compliance. The role supports daily reconciliations, monthly reporting, and tax filings, with engagement on cross-functional finance initiatives.

Qualifications include 3–5 years of related experience, a relevant degree, and strong Excel/Word skills. This full-time position offers standard hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of similar or related experience.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate well (oral and written).
• Extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work well with little supervision.
• Understanding of confidential nature of work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily journal entries and GL imports for accuracy and addresses system errors.
• Prepares daily/monthly reconciliations for cash accounts, investments, payroll, fixed assets, and other accounts.
• Researches tax code for property tax compliance and annual filings; handles regulatory reporting updates.
• Backups critical cash reconciliations and supports Finance leadership in process improvements.
• Balances image batches and resolves issues with Deposit Services and member centers.
• Prepares month-end reporting including accruals and financial statements.

Skills

Accounting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Education

Two-year accounting degree

Four-year accounting degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Role

To ensure the Credit Union's accounting records and reporting are accurate and in compliance with CU procedures and with generally accepted accounting principles. This will be achieved through daily/monthly reconciliations, monthly reporting and the preparation of periodic regulatory and tax reporting. In addition, this role assists in implementing CU initiatives through Finance team projects and participation on cross-functional project teams.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews daily journal entries. Reviews general ledger imports and associated core system daily reporting (proofs, GLerror etc.) for accuracy and acts to address any system errors.
• Prepares daily/monthly reconciliations for corporate cash accounts, investments, payroll, fixed assets and other accounts as assigned.
• Researches tax code to ensure personal property tax compliance, recommends subsidiary changes to enhance reporting, and completes annual filing. Ensures regulatory reporting is current with NCUA/State updates and completes filings. Assists in the preparation of annual Federal and State income and unrelated business income filings. Files 945 return and Indiana Use Tax.
• Serves as backup to critical cash reconciliations performed by the Accounting Clerk.
• Assists the Vice President, Finance in the coordination of process improvements via internal review or corporate projects.
• Balances image batches and resolves issues by working with Deposit Services and member centers.
• Assists in preparing various month end reporting, including month end accruals, Board financials, balances by member center, etc.
• Assists the Vice President, Finance in the chart of account maintenance for the core system and Prologue accounting software.
• Assists in the monthly CECL calculation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Three to five years of similar or related experience
• A two-year college degree in Accounting or a related field. A four-year college degree preferred.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to communicate well (both oral and written)
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of accounting software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software
• Ability to work well with little or no supervision
• Understanding of confidential nature of work

Standard position hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Available Benefits Include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Incentive/bonus program
• Tuition reimbursementand more!

Why Beacon?

At Beacon, you're more than just an employee. You're part of a supportive, values-driven community that truly cares. Whether you're drawn by our strong team culture, opportunities for growth in business and finance, or the chance to make a real difference in members' lives, Beacon offers a career with purpose. Our team loves helping people, solving problems, and building meaningful relationships, all while enjoying great benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and a positive, family-oriented environment. Join Beacon where people matter and every day is an opportunity to grow, serve, and thrive.