Senior Staff Accountant II: Wire, GAAP & Mentoring

Raiz; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Raiz FCU in El Paso, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant II to assist with posting to the accounting system, processing wire transfers, and daily deposits. This role supports the Vice President of Accounting and Finance and aims to improve procedures and accuracy across accounting functions.

You will work full-time, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, and leverage a solid background in accounting to ensure timeliness and precision in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.
• Knowledge of advanced financial accounting practices and procedures.
• Understanding of GAAP, government regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with auditing and data processing functions.
• Experience with automated accounting applications.
• Knowledge of Credit Union environment and information flow.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, ERP systems, and accounting software.
• Well organized, accurate, and detail-oriented.
• Understanding of the Federal Reserve Banking System.
• Experience in credit unions or financial institutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and posts all incoming and outgoing wire transfers.
• Continually reviews established systems, accounting policies and procedures and recommends improvements.
• Ensures records, statements, and reports comply with GAAP and government regulations.
• Manage, automate, and simplify reporting and data collection activities relating to assets, liabilities, investments, and accounting functions.
• Keep related software systems current, efficient, and functional.
• Coordinate functions with other departments to convey and obtain required information.
• Assist branch and department managers in handling issues surrounding accounting, budgeting, analyses, and reporting.
• Stay informed of trends and changes in the accounting field; maintain confidentiality.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required by the VP of Accounting and Finance or CFO.
• Complies with all BSA rules and CIP; attends required training.

Skills

Advanced financial accounting

GAAP knowledge

Government regulations

Auditing and data processing

Automated accounting applications

Credit Union environment

Excel

Word

ERP systems

Accounting software

Attention to detail

BSA/CIP awareness

Federal Reserve knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

Raiz FCU in El Paso, TX is seeking a Staff Accountant II to assist with posting to the accounting system, processing wire transfers, and daily deposits. This role supports the Vice President of Accounting and Finance and aims to improve procedures and accuracy across accounting functions.

You will work full-time, Monday through Friday with some Saturdays, and leverage a solid background in accounting to ensure timeliness and precision in financial reporting.