Accountant

Overview

This role supports the Accounting department by performing a wide variety of accounting work and related support functions. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, supporting accurate accounting processes, and assisting with complex accounting tasks.

This is a remote role open to candidates residing in Washington (WA) or Oregon (OR).

Travel is not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of credit union transactions, including ensuring accounts are accurately charged.
• Research and resolve discrepancies and accounting errors.
• Develop and maintain workbooks to monitor daily and monthly credit union activity.
• Maintain and reconcile daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually assigned general ledger accounts.
• Research and identify differences, use sound judgment, and provide guidance to appropriate employees to correct and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with branches and departments to obtain information, resolve issues, and correct transactions related to accounting.
• Use knowledge of GAAP to prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually assigned journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial statements and accounting reports.
• Provide support during credit union audits by working with internal and external auditors and credit union examiners as directed.
• Assist as needed with state, federal, regulatory, and tax reporting, including: 5300 Call Report, FR2900, Unclaimed Property, Personal Property Taxes, US Census.
• Maintain current knowledge and complete cross-training to support credit union cash management and accounting staff duties as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience in a financial institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
• Previous experience with general ledger and detailed subsidiary ledger account reconciliation and reporting in a financial institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel formulas and functions, including pivot tables and lookups, for reconciliation and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices to maintain accurate, organized accounting files and documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to investigate and resolve outstanding items and accounting errors.
• Knowledge of intermediate GAAP accounting principles and familiarity with accounting databases and tables.
• Ability to collaborate with branches and departments to gather information, resolve issues, and correct accounting transactions.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate reporting and recording of credit union transactions.
• Advanced knowledge of various credit union systems and applications, and ability to use them for research, analysis, and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range

• Target annual pay range: $68,992 - $78,400
• Full annual pay range: $62,720 - $94,080

Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer of employment be made, individual qualifications will be considered.

In addition to salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

Benefits (Full-Time Regular)

This position is eligible for Full-Time Regular benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members.

• Option for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to be paid at 100% by the company for employee-only coverage
• Health Care FSA (HCFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k plan enrollment
• Paid time off: 8 hours vacation and 8 hours sick leave accrued monthly
• Paid holidays: 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday
• Self-care time: 16 hours
• Volunteer time: 16 hours

All benefits except 401k start the first of the month following date of hire. Employees become eligible to contribute to 401k on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Additional Information

• Peak Credit Union participates in E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities who need assistance to search for a job opening or submit an online application.
• Peak Credit Union is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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