Staff Accountant

Navigant Credit Union; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Competitive pay

Job summary

Navigant Credit Union, Rhode Island's largest credit union, is hiring for an accounting role focusing on reconciliation, accounts payable, fixed assets, and regulatory reporting. The position requires strong GAAP knowledge, detail orientation, and excellent communication skills.

You will manage vendor records, fixed asset modules, cash management tasks, and monthly GL reconciliations, while ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance with NCUA and CU regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of GAAP and CU regulations.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong service orientation aligned with the credit union's mission and values.
• PC proficiency including MS Office and internet applications.
• Ability to operate in a financial institution environment and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounts payable daily and processes vendor records, W-9s, and 1099/NEC forms.
• Updates Fixed Asset and Prepaid modules and handles cash management tasks.
• Performs weekly FR2900 reporting and general ledger reconciliations.
• Balances and investigates discrepancies in general ledger accounts and subsidiaries.
• Verifies daily cash activity (TMagic, ATMs, MoneyGram) and resolves imbalances.
• Manages Fedline Advantage wires and reconciliation with Federal Reserve accounts.
• Completes monthly GL reconciliations using Blackline software.
• Conducts annual Fixed Asset inventory review and data integrity checks.
• Uploads entries to the GL and supports monthly amortization in Visual Lease.
• Assists with NCUA 5300 call schedules and year-end disclosures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Customer service orientation

Lifting up to 25 lbs

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

FiServ Prologue GL

Blackline Reconciliation Software

Visual Lease

Fedline Advantage

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under general supervision, following established policies and procedures is responsible for reconciliation, proof and data entry of various accounting and financial transactions of a semi-complex to complex basis as it relates to branch activity and expense account analysis. Process accounts payable, fixed assets and prepaid/accruals, and expense account analysis. Compiles and prepares information for use in regulatory reporting, financial analysis and preparation of financial statements. Responds to questions and/or provides information upon request from staff and members (internal and external).

What You Will Do:

1. Maintains accounts payable operations daily, including weekly payment of invoices and maintaining complete records for vendors on a timely basis together with new vendor set up, OFAC, maintaining W-9 database, maintaining vendor modification report, managing concur, and year-end form 1099 & NEC preparation.
2. Updates and maintains Fixed Asset and Prepaid Module.
3. Handles company's cash management. Completes weekly regulatory FR2900 reporting.
4. Performs balancing, reconcilements, research, and problem solving, some of a complex nature, on a variety of general ledger accounts, including subsidiaries and bank reconciliations. Inputs information into spreadsheets and other financial systems. Proves, identifies, researches and resolves any out of balance conditions.
5. Proves daily TMagic, ATM's, Cash Letter, MoneyGram, identifies and resolves any out of balance conditions.
6. Maintains Fedline Advantage program to wire money to/from Federal Reserve, initiating outgoing wires, daily rollover, and reconciling Federal Reserve account.
7. Completes monthly general ledger account reconciliations in Blackline Reconciliation Software as assigned.
8. Completes annual review of Fixed Asset Inventory and compares Fixed Asset module to Grey Trunk.
9. Uploads entries to the GL and proof totals with the FiServ Prologue GL system. Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of daily journals.
10. Assists with Visual Lease reporting and recording monthly amortization to general ledger.
11. Assists with NCUA 5300 Call Report schedules and end of year financial disclosures.
12. Completes annual review and update of departmental procedures.
13. Utilizes tact and experienced-based knowledge to resolve accounting problems and explains specific policies and procedures. Provides assistance to other Accounting staff members.
14. Maintains current knowledge of NCUA requirements, general accounting procedures and equipment related to a computerized accounting function by reading, attendance at NCUA, Credit Union League, and various national Credit Union conferences and seminars.
15. Performs other duties as needed and requested by the Accounting Manager - AP, such as maintenance of various spreadsheets, preparation of periodic reports, and back-up to other accounting tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting required; Equivalent accounting experience, preferably in a credit union or other financial institutions, may be substituted in lieu of a degree,.

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

1. Must have demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, CU regulations, legislation and financial reporting.
2. Must be detail oriented, be able to analyze figures, be accurate, problem-solvee and be dependable
3. Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently required.
4. Excellent verbal, written, telephone and interpersonal communication skills required.
5. Must have strong service orientation in alignment with the credit union's mission and core values.
6. Must have PC proficient, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the Internet as well as other spreadsheets and financial analysis programs.
7. Must have the ability to function in a financial institution environment and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: fax, copier, telephone, etc. Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs. e.g. file boxes

ABOUT US:

Navigant Credit Union puts people first. Since 1915, we've helped Rhode Islanders build stronger financial futures-and today with $4 billion in assets, we're the state's largest credit union and one of New England's most trusted.

Our award‑winning culture-recognized as Rhode Island's Best Place to Work-is rooted in our Core Values: Leadership, Unity, Caring, Integrity. They guide how we serve members and how we support each other.

We invest in our team with standout growth opportunities and a best‑in‑class benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, a generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay, and paid volunteer days.

If you're looking for meaningful work and a mission‑driven team, explore our open roles and grow with us.