On-Site Accountant in Austin, TX – Detail-Driven & Impactful

Texas-Dps-Credit-Union-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

On-site wellness amenities

Job summary

Texas DPS Credit Union in Austin, TX is seeking an Accountant to join our on-site accounting team. You will perform recurring daily and monthly accounting work that supports the accuracy and integrity of the Credit Union's financial records, reporting to the Controller and collaborating with the Senior Accountant for guidance.

You will handle general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, cash and settlement activity, and close processes, while contributing to audits and regulatory

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Financial institution or credit union accounting experience required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and related accounting responsibilities.
• Experience researching reconciliation differences, out-of-balance conditions, and accounting discrepancies.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and follow transactions across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general ledger transactions, journal entries, adjustments, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Perform assigned bank, cash, general ledger, settlement, correspondent, and subsidiary account reconciliations.
• Research out-of-balance conditions, reconciliation differences, open items, variances, and other accounting discrepancies.
• Perform assigned daily balancing and settlement activities and complete recurring accounting procedures accurately and on time.
• Process accounts payable, employee expenses, corporate card activity, and related accounting records and reconciliations.
• Complete assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and close activities.
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and other assigned balance sheet schedules and prepare related entries.
• Prepare recurring accounting reports, reconciliations, and supporting information for review by the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant or Controller.
• Record and reconcile assigned investment, loan participation, deposit, and other financial activity in accordance with established procedures.
• Support cash management activities by reviewing financial institution accounts, settlement activity, and daily cash positions as assigned.
• Assist with audits and regulatory examinations by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and researching assigned accounts.
• Partner with departments across the credit union to research transaction differences and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and documentation.
• Participate in cross-training and apply technical guidance and coaching from the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant to strengthen team consistency.
• Provide cross-trained backup support across recurring accounting functions.

Skills

Excel skills

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Fiserv Wisdom

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas DPS Credit Union in Austin, TX is seeking an Accountant to join our on-site accounting team. You will perform recurring daily and monthly accounting work that supports the accuracy and integrity of the Credit Union's financial records, reporting to the Controller and collaborating with the Senior Accountant for guidance.

You will handle general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, cash and settlement activity, and close processes, while contributing to audits and regulatory