Excite Credit Union
Banking - Senior Accountant
Excite Credit Union, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Banking - Senior Accountant
Excite Credit Union
Summary The Sr. Accountant is responsible to prepare, review, reconcile and analyze general accounting and P&L statements. Duties include but are not limited to preparing financial statements, completing monthly closing procedures, conducting variance analysis, reconciling GL accounts, performing month‑end and year‑end closing, reconciling fixed assets, managing property tax and call report preparations, recording investment related accounting entries, assisting with ALM report preparation and other ad‑hoc projects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Description The Sr. Accountant carries out the responsibilities listed above, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Key Performance Expectations
Ensure that Service Standards defined by the credit union are pursued and routinely achieved.
Oversee the overall month‑end close process—including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and account review.
Assist with investment portfolio accounting entries and reconciliations.
Prepare and maintain journal entries, balance‑sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and subsidiary ledgers.
Manage fixed assets module, including monthly entries and reconciliations.
Review balance‑sheet and income statement accounts for accurate financial presentation.
Reconcile assigned balance‑sheet and income‑statement accounts; resolve necessary items.
Prepare journal entries based on detailed information from various departments.
Handle payroll and prepaid expense accounts as needed.
Perform flux analysis for P&L and balance‑sheet accounts.
Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
Prepare 5300 Call Report, sales and use tax, and property tax (Form 571L).
Assist with monthly ALCO material preparation.
Produce schedules for fiscal‑year‑end audit and coordinate with external auditors.
Assist with annual UBIT filing.
Collaborate with the VP of Finance on ad‑hoc and special projects.
Communicate issues, status, and resolution proactively to affected departments.
Meet all company and regulatory close and filing deadlines.
Support staff accountants and the VP of Finance in operational accounting processes.
Maintain compliance of financial records with approved policies and procedures.
Serve as a backup for Finance department staff.
Provide timely and accurate accounting information to senior management.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
Contribute to assigned projects.
Maintain positive relationships with team members and leaders across teams.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 5 years of prior experience with a financial institution.
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and sound accounting judgement.
Salary $35.83 – $39.83
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industry Banking
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Summary The Sr. Accountant is responsible to prepare, review, reconcile and analyze general accounting and P&L statements. Duties include but are not limited to preparing financial statements, completing monthly closing procedures, conducting variance analysis, reconciling GL accounts, performing month‑end and year‑end closing, reconciling fixed assets, managing property tax and call report preparations, recording investment related accounting entries, assisting with ALM report preparation and other ad‑hoc projects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Description The Sr. Accountant carries out the responsibilities listed above, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
Key Performance Expectations
Ensure that Service Standards defined by the credit union are pursued and routinely achieved.
Oversee the overall month‑end close process—including accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and account review.
Assist with investment portfolio accounting entries and reconciliations.
Prepare and maintain journal entries, balance‑sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and subsidiary ledgers.
Manage fixed assets module, including monthly entries and reconciliations.
Review balance‑sheet and income statement accounts for accurate financial presentation.
Reconcile assigned balance‑sheet and income‑statement accounts; resolve necessary items.
Prepare journal entries based on detailed information from various departments.
Handle payroll and prepaid expense accounts as needed.
Perform flux analysis for P&L and balance‑sheet accounts.
Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
Prepare 5300 Call Report, sales and use tax, and property tax (Form 571L).
Assist with monthly ALCO material preparation.
Produce schedules for fiscal‑year‑end audit and coordinate with external auditors.
Assist with annual UBIT filing.
Collaborate with the VP of Finance on ad‑hoc and special projects.
Communicate issues, status, and resolution proactively to affected departments.
Meet all company and regulatory close and filing deadlines.
Support staff accountants and the VP of Finance in operational accounting processes.
Maintain compliance of financial records with approved policies and procedures.
Serve as a backup for Finance department staff.
Provide timely and accurate accounting information to senior management.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
Contribute to assigned projects.
Maintain positive relationships with team members and leaders across teams.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 5 years of prior experience with a financial institution.
Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and sound accounting judgement.
Salary $35.83 – $39.83
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industry Banking
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