Senior Accountant

Work From Home; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive benefits package

Job summary

GreenState Credit Union is seeking an experienced accounting professional to coordinate financial and regulatory reporting, ensure ancillary loan tapes align with the general ledger, and support external examinations. The role partners with Controllers and the CFO to drive accurate month-end closings and quarterly call reports.

You will analyze data, prepare journal entries, and monitor all related financial processes across the CUSO entities, while maintaining confidentiality and contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required.
• Three or more years of related experience in a comparable position.
• Understanding of general ledger functionality from transaction to financial statement reporting.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to independently analyze complex accounting transactions and variances.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent time management, multitasking and deadline orientation in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to operate in complex and ambiguous environments, using judgment to make decisions.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy and problem solving abilities.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn from setbacks.
• Bondable.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Credit Union's core values and Service Standards.
• Demonstrates a positive member service focus at all times.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of duties.
• Ensures confidentiality of member information.
• Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Participates in community service or Credit Union sponsored events annually.
• Performs monthly accrual entries and assists with month-end closing processes.
• Monitors routine payables for proper timing and recognition of expenses.
• Identifies and prepares journal entries for ancillary loan tapes.
• Subject matter expert for ancillary loan tapes and data flow from origination to GL.
• Analyzes data sets to identify anomalies and drive resolution.
• Performs bank reconciliations for related CUSO entities.
• Performs monthly balance sheet reviews for each CUSO entity.
• Assists in quarterly NCUA 5300 call reports.
• Provides support for annual audit documentation and workpapers.
• Monitors FHLB collateral and ensures compliance daily.
• Identifies efficiency improvements and reduced human errors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Discretion with confidential data

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

This position will collaborate closely with the Controller, Assistant Controller and Chief Financial Officer to coordinate and execute the financial and reporting duties and responsibilities of the credit union and subsidiary entities. This position is responsible for ensuring ancillary loan tapes agree to general ledger and relevant data posted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This role will assist the Controller and Assistant Controller with external financial reporting and examinations as well as regulatory reporting. This position will also perform other special projects and assignments as may be directed by the Controller.

GREENSTATE CULTURE

At GreenState, we exist to create lasting value for those we serve. We do this by putting immense value into our employees, members and communities. We empower our employees to create endless opportunities, which will then impact the lives of our members and enhance the vitality of our communities.

Salary range for this position is $90,593.36 - $121,250.74 with a progressive benefit package.

Responsibilities

1. Adheres to the Credit Union's core values and Service Standards in carrying out GreenState's mission and vision.
2. Demonstrates a positive member service (internal and external) focus at all times.
3. Demonstrates teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
4. Ensures confidentiality of member information.
5. Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.
6. Plays a vital role in enriching the community by participating in community service organizations and/or Credit Union sponsored events, on an annual basis.
7. Performs monthly accrual entries and assists with month-end closing process (including analysis).
8. Monitors routine payables to ensure proper timing and recognition of expenses.
9. Identify and prepare necessary journal entries relating to ancillary loan tapes.
10. Subject matter expert for ancillary loan tapes and transaction purpose and flow from origination to general ledger.
11. Ability to analyze data sets and be able to identify any anomalies or erroneous entries, research any issues and drive resolution.
12. Performs bank reconciliation for all related CUSO entities.
13. Performs monthly review of balance sheet for each CUSO entity.
14. Assists in the preparation of quarterly NCUA 5300 call report.
15. Provides support for annual audit report documentation and workpapers.
16. Monitor FHLB collateral and ensure compliance, daily.
17. Identifies opportunities for efficiency and/or effectiveness improvements, including looking for opportunities to reduce human errors.
18. Performs any other temporary or permanent duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required.
2. Three or more years of related experience in a comparable position.
3. A thorough understanding of general ledger functionality from transaction to financial statement reporting.
4. Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
5. Ability to independently analyze complex accounting transactions and general ledger variances.
6. Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
7. Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
8. Ability to operate in complex and ambiguous environments, using experience and judgment to make quick, effective decisions under pressure.
9. Exceptional eye for detail with a high level of accuracy and an ability to independently analyze and problem solve errors and processes.
10. Demonstrated critical thinking to identify efficiencies or new approaches for current operating procedures.
11. Ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material.
12. Self-directed nature, fostering an ability to work independent of supervision, but able and willing to take direction when provided.
13. Regular reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions to this position.
14. Must possess a growth mindset with an inquisitive mind and willingness to learn from setbacks.
15. Adaptability, a positive attitude, excellent attendance, and strong self-motivation are indispensable attributes for this position.
16. Power BI / Power Automate experience a plus.
17. The candidate must come in ready to assume the role with limited training.
18. Must be bondable.