Senior Accountant

Quincy Credit Union; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Quincy Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

The role includes reviewing entries and reconciliations, preparing statements, and collaborating with departments to resolve issues while identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience; financial institution experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, account classifications, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, schedules, and reports.
• Analyze general ledger activity, financial results, reserves, assets, liabilities, and variances; identify discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and ensure records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve accounting issues and provide guidance on accounting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Communicate significant accounting issues and recommendations to management.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable Specialist and assist with Finance projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Description

Quincy Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, account classifications, and supporting documentation.


• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, schedules, and reports.


• Analyze general ledger activity, financial results, reserves, assets, liabilities, and variances; identify discrepancies and recommend corrective action.


• Support month-end and year-end close processes and ensure records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.


• Collaborate with departments to resolve accounting issues and provide guidance on accounting procedures.


• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.


• Communicate significant accounting issues and recommendations to management.


• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable Specialist and assist with Finance projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.


• 3+ years of accounting experience; financial institution experience preferred.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.

Why QCU?

Competitive compensation and benefits including employer-paid health and dental insurance, 401(k) contributions, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and wellness benefits.

Quincy Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and have equal opportunities for employment, advancement, and professional development. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs.