Lead Accountant - Financial Operations & Reconciliation

Sunward Federal Credit Union; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunward Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced accountant to support daily cash reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and month-end closings across the organization. The role involves government reporting, investment postings, accounts payable, payroll processing, and wire transfers to ensure accurate financial operations.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in accounting, strong Excel and Word skills, and a solid grasp of credit union products.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years accounting experience (preferably in a financial institution).
• Thorough knowledge of accounting/finance concepts and principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel and Word) and accounting software; demonstrates ability to learn new software.
• Basic knowledge of Credit Union products and services, features, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Daily and monthly cash reconcilement
• Complete government reports
• Prepare financial statements for subsidiaries (i.e. Consumer Financial Services, LLC.)
• Assist in investment of excess funds, including investment postings
• Process account payables, fixed assets and/or prepaid expenses
• Process employee payroll as well as payment and reconcilement of employee insurance, tax withholdings, 401(k) contributions, and 457B distributions
• Send and/or receive Credit Union wire transfers
• Amortize and balance monthly indirect lending activity
• Balance and reconcile daily item processing cash letter
• Process daily credit card settlement posting and perform monthly reconciliation
• Balance general ledger accounts.
• Assist in the month-end closings of SLFCU’s financial statements.
• Perform both daily and monthly activity reconciliations.
• Promote the service and sales culture by maintaining basic knowledge of products and services and referring members to the appropriate person/department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Five years accounting experience

Accounting concepts & principles

MS Excel

MS Word

Accounting software

Learn new software

Credit Union products knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

Sunward Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced accountant to support daily cash reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and month-end closings across the organization. The role involves government reporting, investment postings, accounts payable, payroll processing, and wire transfers to ensure accurate financial operations.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in accounting, strong Excel and Word skills, and a solid grasp of credit union products.