Credit Union Examiner

US National Credit Union Administration; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Credit Union Administration is seeking a field examiner trainee to learn and perform examinations for a district of federal and federally-insured state credit unions. You will gain hands-on experience in reviewing financial statements, GAAP applications, and examination procedures under supervision.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting, business, or finance and strong skills in information systems, written communications, and interpersonal relations; language skills are a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, business, finance or related field and required accounting coursework.
• Graduate coursework in accounting (9 semester hours) and introductory auditing (3 hours) required for qualifying education.
• CPA certification or equivalent is an accepted qualification option.
• Combination of education and experience to meet 100% qualification is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Examinations and audits of credit unions or financial institutions through detailed examination of accounting documents.
• Prepare or analyze financial statements to verify accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Balance general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly supported and regulated.

Skills

Financial statements

GAAP knowledge

Auditing

Examinations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance

Graduate-level accounting/business coursework

MBA or related graduate degree

CPA certification or active CPA eligibility

Job description

The NCUA was ranked #5 for the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal government among mid-size agencies.

This position receives on-the-job training as a field examiner. The training assignments prepare you to manage, supervise and conduct examinations for a district of federal and federally-insured state credit unions.

For more information regarding the career highlights of a Credit Union Examiner,

PLEASE NOTE: To qualify based on the education qualification requirements listed in this vacancy announcement, you must complete those education requirements no later than December 15, 2026.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a degree in accounting, business, or finance; is skilled in using information systems and technology; is skilled in preparing written communications; and has good interpersonal skills. Proficiency in additional languages is also desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

For all grade levels, if you are found to meet the minimum experience and/or education qualification requirements below, you will be required to complete a USA Hire assessment battery (i.e., Assessment Questionnaire and Writing Assessment). You must achieve a minimum passing score on the Writing Assessment to receive further consideration for the position.

Grade CU-07 Minimum Qualifications

A. EXPERIENCE: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to CU/GS-05 level (obtained in the public or private sector) that has equipped the applicant with the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities) to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience must have included preparing or analyzing financial statements and posting and/or balancing general ledger accounts in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and auditing work involved with examination and appraisal of financial records or statements for completeness and internal accuracy in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.

OR

B. EDUCATION (Superior Academic Achievement): Completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or higher degree in economics, accounting, business, business administration, finance, marketing, or other directly related business field. This education must have included six (6) semester hours of course work in accounting (or equivalent courses) and three (3) semester hours of course work in introductory auditing* (or an equivalent course) for a total of nine (9) semester hours. For a more detailed description of qualifying accounting coursework, please see education section of this vacancy announcement.

1. A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduates courses or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
2. A grade-point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
3. Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university, or major subdivision.
4. Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.

OR

C. EDUCATION (Graduate-level): One (1) full year (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours or the number of units the school you attended considers equal to one full year) of graduate education in an accredited college or university in accounting, business, business administration (MBA), finance, marketing, economics or other directly related field. This education must have included or been supplemented by six (6) semester hours in accounting (or equivalent courses) and three (3) hours in introductory auditing (or equivalent course) for a total nine (9) semester hours. These courses may have been at the graduate or undergraduate level and a description of qualifying accounting coursework can be found in education section of this vacancy announcement.

OR

D. COMBINATION: A combination of graduate level education and experience described in "A" and "C" above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100% to qualify.

Grade CU-09 Minimum Qualifications

A. EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to CU/GS-07 level (obtained in the public or private sector) that has equipped the applicant with the competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities) to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience must have included assignments involved in the examination and auditing of credit unions or financial institutions through detailed examinations of accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations and to ascertain that all transactions are properly supported and are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.

OR

B. EDUCATION (Graduate-level): Completion of two (2) full academic years of progressively higher graduate-level education, or a master's degree in an accredited college or university in fields such as accounting, business, business administration (MBA), finance, marketing, economics or other directly related academic field. This education must have included or been supplemented by six (6) semester hours in accounting (or equivalent courses) and three (3) semester hours in introductory auditing* (or an equivalent course) for a total of nine (9) semester hours. These courses must have been at the graduate or undergraduate level and a description of qualifying accounting coursework can be found in the education section of this vacancy announcement.

OR

C. CERTIFICATION: Possession of an active certificate as a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination in a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

OR

D. COMBINATION: A combination of education and experience described in "A" and "B" above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree in excess of 18 semester hours and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take number the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100% to qualify.

You must meet the qualifications (if qualifying by experience) for this position by the closing date of this announcement.

Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties or specialized experience) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages and you MUST include specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. When creating your resume, please follow the instructions in the Required Documents section below as well as the guidance found. Failure to provide adequate and required info details will result in an ineligible rating.

More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.