Senior Accountant

Company: University of Hawaii FCU
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?Join a spirited, dynamic team with Hawai`i's leading credit union as we make a difference in our community - providing financial value, exceptional service, and state-of-the-art convenience to our members.Position Title: Senior Accountant Department: Finance FLSA Classification: ExemptReports to: ControllerEmployee BenefitsIn addition to competitive pay, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package.Paid Employee Medical And Dental Insurance; UHFCU pays 100% Of The Base Employee CoverageMedical and Dental Plan Premium Waiver OptionEleven (11) Company Paid Federal Holidays Plus Four (4) Company Paid Personal HolidaysEligible to Earn Ten (10) Days Paid Vacation; Increases With Years Of ServicePaid Sick Leave401(k) Retirement With Employer Match And Profit Sharing Employee Loan DiscountUHFCU Subsidizes 50% For Monthly Bus Pass Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care (Pre-Tax Benefit)Credit Union-Paid Benefits Such As Group Term Life With AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance And Long Term Care InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Internal and External Professional Development OpportunitiesAnd Many More! Position Purpose:This position monitors and maintains Credit Union investments; performs monthly closing of general ledger; prepares and produces financial statements and regulatory reports; reconciles general and subsidiary ledgers; and assists with financial audits and examinations. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Controller by training, supervising, and coaching other team members and providing input to the manager to performance appraisals. Essential Functions:Cross-trained to perform duties of the Finance positions; provides back-up coverage, as needed. Oversees maintenance and reconciliation of the general and subsidiary ledgers.Initiates recommendations for changes in the credit union accounting systems for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, General Accepted Accounting Principles, Regulatory Accounting Principles and NCUA Rules and Regulations.Maintains ALM reporting.Assists Controller to maintain an adequate liquidity position to meet the daily operational needs of the credit union and to maximize its investment opportunities.Performs month-end closing and financial reporting.Maintains investment files and accounting for investments.Performs regulatory reporting, including NCUA and FHLB.Produces and maintains analysis and trending by developing spreadsheets and obtaining data from various credit union sources.Performs escheat and tax reporting to the State of Hawaii.Oversees department in absence of the Controller.Performs other duties as assigned. Performance Standards:The following duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner:Maintenance and reconciliation of general and subsidiary ledgers.Month-end financials and regulatory reports.Filing of State taxes and escheatment.Minimal findings in internal and external audits.GAAP and NCUA compliance.Meets established deadlines. Qualifications:Education/Certification: Four-year degree in Finance or Accounting.Required Knowledge: Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.Experience Required: Four years finance/accounting experience.Skills/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Able to work independently and make sound decisions. Able to create spreadsheets and analyze data.Activities and Requirements of this Position:Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.Communication Skills: Must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately and quickly.Visual Abilities: Average visual acuity necessary to read, prepare and inspect documents or products.Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive information.Physical Strength: Sedentary work (sitting most of the time). Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry-out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving variables.Mathematics Ability: Able to perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using a calculator.Language Ability: Able to write complex sentences using normal word order with present and past tenses, as well as a command of the English vocabulary. Working Conditions:Air-conditioned, smoke-free office setting. Attendance Requirements:Please note that scheduled attendance requirements may change due to business needs.Business Hours:Monday through Saturday. Business hours are subject to change. Must be able to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed. PI187684427

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