Senior Accountant - Remote with GAAP & Regulatory Focus

Municipal-Credit-Union; New York (NY); Remote; USD 72,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with employer match (6%)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible paid time off

11 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team in a full-time role. The position can be remote while serving the NY, NY area, with responsibilities spanning financial statements, regulatory reporting, and investment accounting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, deep GAAP knowledge, and strong analytical skills. The role supports budget planning, audits, and internal controls within a credit union environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• 3+ years in an accounting position at a similarly sized or larger bank or credit union is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting requirements for banks.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to analyze complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close process, monthly reporting and variance analysis, and quarterly Call Reports.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Review and reconcile suspense accounts and monitor aged items per MCU policies.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules; knowledge of ASC 842 is a plus.
• Perform accounting functions including GL entries and reconciliations for the investment portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Prologue

Symitar

Excel

Job description

Municipal Credit Union (MCU) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the accounting team in a full-time role. The position can be remote while serving the NY, NY area, with responsibilities spanning financial statements, regulatory reporting, and investment accounting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, deep GAAP knowledge, and strong analytical skills. The role supports budget planning, audits, and internal controls within a credit union environment.