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Sr Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$72,930 / year median in Florida
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Role:
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare financial analyses, schedules, and management reports.
- Assist with regulatory reporting, including the NCUA Call Report and FR2900, and support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
- Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, inventories, additions, disposals, and transfers.
- Partner across the organization to resolve accounting-related issues and support business initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
- Participate in system implementations, process improvements, special projects, and strategic initiatives.
- Serve as a resource to the Accounting team through collaboration, problem-solving, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
- Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and other accounting functions as needed. What You'll Bring To be considered for this position, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, fixed asset management, and month-end close activities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial data analysis.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- An understanding of credit union or banking regulations and reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.