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SchoolsFirst FCU

Senior Accountant, Interim

SchoolsFirst FCU, Tustin, California, United States, 92681


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Remote Type: Hybrid

Locations: Tustin, CA

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: JR102910

We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.

Pay Range:

$85,885.00 - $128,828.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

What You’ll Be DoingResponsible for analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses as well as performing general ledger reconciliations. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization. Ensure that reports, accounts, systems, policies and practices adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Collects data, analyzes and prepares annual and monthly GAAP financial statements for the credit union and/or its subsidiaries, on both a stand-alone and consolidated basis. Collects data, analyzes and prepares other reports on a monthly or ad hoc basis as required by the board, management or other departments within the organization and advises on the result of such analyses. Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.

Performs administrative duties for systems/programs used in accounting areas, including but not limited to wires, corporate credit card and reimbursement, bank accounts and the Federal Reserve.

Interaction with external auditors, including regulatory auditors. Gathers and/or compiles all necessary information for the external auditors on behalf of the organization.

Identifies, processes, records to the general ledger, and applies appropriate accounting treatment to transactions related to the Credit Union’s subsidiaries, CUSO’s, etc., when applicable. Heavy interaction with operational team members of each subsidiary to identify transactions that may have financial impact and draft accounting policy and procedures accordingly, subject to management’s final review.

Initiate, research, interpret and recommend changes to accounting policies and procedures based on regulations and pronouncements issued by outside bodies including the National Credit Union Administration, Financial Accounting Standards Board, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ensure all appropriate parties review and comments are included in the final draft prior to the approval of the Controller.

Maintains, analyzes and reconciles deferred loan origination fees and costs, participation loan program, deferred rent, mortgage servicing rights, derivatives and other accounting transactions that have been determined to be of a more complex nature, as assigned. Prepares all city, county, state and federal tax returns, including but not limited to property tax, sales tax, and 1099 forms.

Reconciles and assesses the adequacy of transactions relating but not limited to fixed assets, card settlements, projects, contracts and leases.

Required to lead and supervise others in departmental projects or act as liaison for organizational projects, which includes heavy interaction with other team members and management both internal and external to the department to solve problems, with an emphasis in technical accounting. Includes process development and documentation of desktop procedures.

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts of the credit union including modifying, adding, or deleting general ledger numbers and maintaining a history of general ledger accounts.

Supports and provides coverage for complex operational functions within the department when needed. Assists management in reviewing the work of and training other accounting team members.

Prepares the quarterly NCUA call reports (5300) and other routine external financial reporting such as the weekly Federal Reserve Board Regulation D, Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions, Form 2900, the FAST and Raddon reports.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment-related actions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent years of experience required.

5-7 years of previous related experience required.

Previous Credit Union or other financial institution accounting experience preferred.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel including but not limited to pivot tables, v-lookup, sum-ifs, complex formulas, etc.

Significant emphasis is placed on working independently to complete assigned projects and analyses.

Must be able to solve problems and present solutions to management.

Requires creative thinking and initiative.

Familiar with a variety of accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of complicated tasks.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

SchoolsFirst FCU is committed to Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Hiring. At SchoolsFirst FCU we are dedicated to building and growing a diverse, inclusive, and authentic Dream Team, so if you’re excited about a position or wanting to make a career change but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Many skills are transferable and you may be just the right candidate for the position, or for other roles we are working on.

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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