Accountant II: GAAP Reporting & Financial Analysis

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Accountant II to prepare financial statements and analyze trends to support management decisions. The role requires strong attention to accounting standards and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy and procedure improvements.

The candidate will handle various general ledger activities, tax returns, and reporting duties, with opportunities for growth within the accounting function.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience required.
• 3-5 years of prior relevant experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to predict future revenues and expenses.
• Reports organization’s finances to management and offers resource utilization suggestions.
• Lead departmental projects or act as liaison for organizational projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform administrative duties for accounting systems and programs, including wires and banking activities.
• Identify and post to general ledger transactions for subsidiaries and related entities.
• Interface with external auditors and regulatory bodies to provide required information.
• Maintain and reconcile various complex accounting entries and tax returns.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Job description

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in Santa Ana, CA is seeking an Accountant II to prepare financial statements and analyze trends to support management decisions. The role requires strong attention to accounting standards and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on policy and procedure improvements.

The candidate will handle various general ledger activities, tax returns, and reporting duties, with opportunities for growth within the accounting function.