SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Company: Patelco Credit Union
Location: Dublin
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
About Patelco Credit Union
Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a
purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members.
Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9
billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California
with branches throughout Northern California.
We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life.
Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan
purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long
partnership as their trusted financial advocate. As one team, we
are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial
literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our
members.
We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and
enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive
culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use
your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members'
lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you.
Overview
The Senior Accountant is responsible for operational accounting and
controls and General Ledger (GL) account reconciliations supporting
the Finance team at Patelco Credit Union.
In this role, responsibilities for the Senior Accountant include,
but are not limited to being a subject matter expert for GL account
reconciliations and recording of day-to-day operational
transactions, preparing specialized reports and analyses;
developing accounting procedures and controls; business process
re-engineering and providing leadership and assistance to less
experienced accounting staff.
This Senior Accountant in this role performs complex tasks
requiring advanced professional experience, knowledge and
competency in accounting principles and practices. This position
requires an organized, technically proficient accountant with an
analytical mind and learning agility. They will possess the ability
to utilize critical thinking, discretion and judgment on
assignments that are varied, diverse and difficult in nature.
Success in the role requires embracing, and meeting, the changing
needs of the department, along with building effective
relationships and credibility across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate technical accounting is applied to recording
Patelco's products and services under accounting standards
codification and/or regulatory requirements.
- Perform varying month-end close tasks, such as operational
entries as well as perform variance analysis and interact with
business partners to resolve and document variances, and validation
of transactions and balances in accordance with audit and internal
control techniques.
- Effectively describe accounting processes and controls with
external and internal auditors, and provide supporting
documentation as requested
- Prepare financial analysis and schedules in response to
management requests, including summary schedules appropriate for
senior level audience
- Assist in the preparation of technical accounting memos
providing documentation of the company's application of accounting
principles to specific transactions.
- Analyze daily and monthly general ledger transactions
- Create and update standard of procedures, process flowcharts
and documentation of significant processes.
- Interact and partner with other Patelco teams and provide
strong consultation feedback as it relates to accounting
matters
- Prepare high-volume/complex GL account reconciliations ensuring
appropriate support and resolve out of proof conditions.
- Perform review and approval on GL account reconciliations,
- Ensures appropriate reserves and write-offs are completed for
aged reconciling items in accordance with policy
- Identify, communicate, and assist in implementing opportunities
for process improvements and efficiency gains
- Contribute to automation efforts of reconciliations processes
through implementation of technology solutions (ex: BlackLine) and
project management
- Assess and make internal control recommendations to reduce
financial statement risk
- Multi-task priorities in a fast-paced work environment and meet
deadlines
- Identify inefficiencies, opportunities to streamline business
processes, and implement change
- Lead and collaborate to execute with a results-orientation
- Understand and comply with all applicable federal and state
laws and banking regulations (including those related to OFAC and
Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering compliance) and Patelco
Credit Union's policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications
- A self-starter with effective problem-solving skills to
identify and correct financial discrepancies
- Specific experience in advancing reconciliations controls,
processes, and efficiencies in prior role (s).
- Working knowledge of general ledger, reconciliation, and cash
disbursement platforms.
- Strong analytical skills to extract and synthesize complex
analytical findings
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
skills
- Excellent PC skills (Word, Project, Power Point, Access, etc.);
advanced Excel skills
- Proficient in SQL (Snowflake, SQL Server, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, Master's degree desired
- 7+ years' accounting in one or a combination of
internal/external audit, operational accounting, or internal
controls experience
- Strong understanding and hands-on experience applying Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Accounting Codification
Standards and internal controls.
- Financial institution experience preferred
- Public accounting or audit experience is a plus
- Ability to execute in a fast-paced, high-demand, environment
while balancing multiple priorities
- Located at Dublin, CA headquarters
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- Hybrid - 3 on-site days per week Target Base Pay
$86,753 - $108,439
Compensation at Patelco
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline
only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not
limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's
work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer
equity, as well as market and business considerations when
extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package
including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and
other benefits.
We Offer
Physical Health:
- Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
benefits
- Onsite fitness center at HQ and rewards for completing wellness
related activities Financial Health:
- Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match
- Discounts on loan products
- Tuition reimbursement Emotional Health:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO for part-time and full-time positions
- Paid holidays Personal Development:
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
- Volunteer work
Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions
Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including
individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
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