Senior Accountant

Cusocal; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 41,479 - 62,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid schedule

Pay transparency

Job summary

CU SoCal is hiring a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for high‑level day‑to‑day accounting functions and will support the accounting supervisor or accounting manager as needed. The position is based in Anaheim Hills CA with a hybrid-remote schedule of 2 days in‑office and 3 days remote.

We offer competitive pay, great health benefits, and a culture focused on Serving Members and Building Better Lives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a financial/credit union environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with Episys GL Module is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts ensuring account balances are reported properly.
• Ensures general ledger transactions have been classified properly and have been recorded and investigates and resolves any variances timely.
• Maintains Fixed Asset accounting, ATM balancing, and Share Branch balancing.
• Maintains daily balancing of FRB and other corporate bank accounts.
• Assists with daily balancing of shares, loans, and teller totals.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of reports and remittances for personal property taxes, federal and state backup withholding, multi-state unclaimed property, and maintaining related accounting records and schedules.
• Assists with various accounting functions such as accounts payable, accruals for income and expense, prepaid expense, and expense reimbursement process.
• Assists with answering phone calls and providing support for various departments, as needed.
• Maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that records comply with the organization\'s accounting policies and procedures and are in accordance with GAAP.
• Complete understanding and active application of the C.A.R.E. 4 Guide expectations and the Brand Communications Standards Accountability Philosophy
• Must be able and available to work a “hybrid” schedule, per business operations requirement, as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Episys GL Module

Job description

Description

We are hiring a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for performing high level day-to-day accounting functions and supporting the accounting supervisor or accounting manager as needed.

Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Based upon business needs, this position will require flexibility to work a varied work schedule, including weekends, during regular business hours.

This position is based in Anaheim Hills CA with the opportunity to work on a hybrid-remote schedule which consists of 2 days in-office and 3 days working remote from home.

Why CU SoCal

CU SoCal is one of the fastest growing credit unions and is more than just a place to work. It’s a place where people come before profit, a place where you can build a career that’s more than a job, and where the work you do has meaning and purpose. We offer competitive pay, great health benefits and a culture like no other!

CU SoCal is a Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Recipient

In 2026, Credit Union of Southern California (CU SoCal) was once again honored with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, marking our third consecutive win and ranking us among the top workplaces worldwide for outstanding employee engagement.

The CU SoCal culture fosters Building Better Lives for our Members, personal development, open communication, and genuine care for each other. We prioritize C.A.R.E. 4: professional competence, positive attitude, relationship building, and eager service to others. If you\'re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic team, please submit your application today!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related field.
• Experience in a financial/credit union environment.
• Work experience with Episys GL Module.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in using all applicable MS Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects under deadline.
• Ability to produce results while responding positively to pressure.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts ensuring account balances are reported properly.
• Ensures general ledger transactions have been classified properly and have been recorded and investigates and resolves any variances timely.
• Maintains Fixed Asset accounting, ATM balancing, and Share Branch balancing.
• Maintains daily balancing of FRB and other corporate bank accounts.
• Assists with daily balancing of shares, loans, and teller totals.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of reports and remittances for personal property taxes, federal and state backup withholding, multi-state unclaimed property, and maintaining related accounting records and schedules.
• Assists with various accounting functions such as accounts payable, accruals for income and expense, prepaid expense, and expense reimbursement process.
• Assists with answering phone calls and providing support for various departments, as needed.
• Maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that records comply with the organization\'s accounting policies and procedures and are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Complete understanding and active application of the C.A.R.E. 4 Guide expectations and the Brand Communications Standards Accountability Philosophy
• Must be able and available to work a “hybrid” schedule, per business operations requirement, as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

We support Pay Transparency and are a pay-for-performance organization that benchmarks base pay to the 50th percentile of market data.

Pay Scale: Min. $30.11 / Mid. $38.45 / Max. $45.59* an hour

Actual compensation will be based on geographical location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

CU SoCal is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are based only on the individual’s qualifications/ability to perform the work. The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions, nature and level or work to be performed as of the document preparation date; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. CU SoCal reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, without notice.

We foster an environment and culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, and fulfill our mission of Building Better Lives.