Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant

Texas DPS Credit Union; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

On-site wellness

Professional development

Job summary

Texas DPS Credit Union seeks an Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant to join our Austin, TX team. The role blends hands-on accounting with technical leadership, supporting daily operations and period-end close.

Working with the Controller, you will ensure ledger integrity, handle complex reconciliations, and guide junior staff. The position starts on-site during training and shifts to a hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including within a credit union or financial institution.
• Strong GL, reconciliations, journal entries, month/end close, and financial reporting support.
• Experience researching complex differences and discrepancies; Excel and Office proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger integrity; prepare and review complex reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and checklists.
• Coordinate accounts payable, invoice processing, coding, approvals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare recurring reports and schedules for Controller and management.
• Support regulatory reporting, audits, and examinations.
• Provide technical guidance to accounting staff and improve procedures.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Fiserv Wisdom

Job description

Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant – (Austin, TX | Hybrid)

At Texas DPS Credit Union, we serve those who serve others, including the employees and families of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Police Association, and Texas Sheriffs Association.

Our vision is to educate our members about money matters, enhance their experience, and empower them to make decisions that put them in the best possible financial position. We seek team members who demonstrate Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, Outstanding Service, and Unity.

This position is primarily on-site in Austin during the training period. Upon successful completion of training, the position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day per week, based on business needs.

What you will do as the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant

You will be the Accounting Department's hands‑on subject matter expert for day‑to‑day accounting operations and technical accounting processes. Working closely with the Controller, you will perform complex accounting work, help keep daily and period‑end accounting activities on track, and provide technical guidance and problem‑solving support to the Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This is a technical leadership role built around expertise and accountability, not formal people management.

• Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare or review complex bank, settlement, clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Research and resolve complex discrepancies, unusual activity, aged items, and out‑of‑balance conditions
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and supporting documentation
• Own and coordinate assigned month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities and maintain the accounting close checklist
• Coordinate and support accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, expenses, corporate card activity, and related reconciliations
• Prepare recurring accounting reports, general ledger schedules, and financial information for Controller and management review
• Support NCUA Call Report preparation, regulatory reporting, audits, and examinations
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the Accountant and Accounting Specialist, providing guidance on complex transactions, reconciliations, discrepancies, and accounting treatment
• Review accounting work and supporting documentation as appropriate to promote accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures
• Improve accounting procedures, documentation, workflows, cross‑training, and internal controls while escalating significant issues to the Controller

This position suits you if:

• You are an experienced accounting professional who understands credit union or financial institution accounting
• You enjoy complex, hands‑on accounting work and take ownership of getting the details right and deadlines met
• You are the person others turn to when a reconciliation does not balance, or an accounting question needs deeper research
• You enjoy sharing your expertise, supporting teammates, and helping build consistency without needing a formal management title
• You can move comfortably between daily accounting, month‑end close, accounts payable, audits, and changing priorities
• You look for ways to strengthen processes, documentation, and internal controls

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including meaningful accounting experience within a credit union or financial institution
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end/year‑end close, and financial reporting support
• Experience researching and resolving complex reconciliation differences, out‑of‑balance conditions, and accounting discrepancies
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Preferred:

• Experience with NCUA Call Report preparation, regulatory examinations, and external audits
• Experience with credit union core processing, general ledger, accounts payable, and financial reporting systems
• Experience with Fiserv Wisdom accounting software
• Experience providing technical guidance, cross‑training, or quality review within an accounting team

Core Competencies

• Accounting Accuracy & Reconciliation
• Credit Union Accounting Expertise
• Technical Ownership & Accountability
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Workflow & Deadline Management
• Internal Controls & Risk Awareness
• Technical Guidance & Knowledge Sharing
• Communication & Collaboration
• Adaptability & Cross‑Training
• Confidentiality & Professionalism

Why work at Texas DPS Credit Union?

• Competitive total compensation aligned with experience
• Comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits package
• 401(k) with company match and company‑paid pension plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A team‑oriented culture with regular engagement activities
• On‑site wellness amenities and an employee‑focused work environment

Apply

If you enjoy bringing accuracy, organization, and problem‑solving to a hands‑on accounting role and want to contribute to a collaborative credit union team, we'd like to connect.