Senior Accounting Specialist — Hybrid (Technical Expert)

Texas DPS Credit Union; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

On-site wellness

Professional development

Job summary

Texas DPS Credit Union seeks an Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant to join our Austin, TX team. The role blends hands-on accounting with technical leadership, supporting daily operations and period-end close.

Working with the Controller, you will ensure ledger integrity, handle complex reconciliations, and guide junior staff. The position starts on-site during training and shifts to a hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Five+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including within a credit union or financial institution.
• Strong GL, reconciliations, journal entries, month/end close, and financial reporting support.
• Experience researching complex differences and discrepancies; Excel and Office proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger integrity; prepare and review complex reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and checklists.
• Coordinate accounts payable, invoice processing, coding, approvals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare recurring reports and schedules for Controller and management.
• Support regulatory reporting, audits, and examinations.
• Provide technical guidance to accounting staff and improve procedures.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Fiserv Wisdom

Job description

Texas DPS Credit Union seeks an Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant to join our Austin, TX team. The role blends hands-on accounting with technical leadership, supporting daily operations and period-end close.

Working with the Controller, you will ensure ledger integrity, handle complex reconciliations, and guide junior staff. The position starts on-site during training and shifts to a hybrid schedule with one work-from-home day per week.