The Accountant provides a variety of accounting services including assisting with the preparation of WPCU and consolidated financial statements, monthly closing activities, and reconciling general ledger accounts for WPCU.

1.Compiles all necessary data and reports for assigned reconciliations. Reconciles moderately complex general ledger accounts (GLs) as assigned on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Resolves non-routine, complex issues. (55%)

2.Assists in the preparation of WPCU monthly stand-alone and consolidated financial statements, monthly Board reports, and quarterly NCUA Call Report and Federal Home Loan Bank Collateral Certification. Provides Management with Ad Hoc reports as needed. (20%)

3.Maintain an effective working relationship with auditors and examiners and actively participate in the oversight of internal and external audits and/or examinations. (5%)

4.Develops and revises practices and procedures as they relate to the Accountant duties. As needed, serves as an Accounting representative on committees aimed at the improvement and development of new procedures and efficiencies for WPCU. Performs financial analysis of operations as requested by the Accounting Manager. (5%)

5.Provides on-the-job training to the Reconciliation Specialists at the direction of the Accounting Manager. Serves as a back-up to the Accounting Manager. Performs other functions within the Accounting Department to support the overall function- which may include providing back-up support for the other Accounting personnel. (5%)

6.Provide accounting/transactional support via phone or e-mail to the Member Center and back-office departments to assist in resolving balancing issues. (5%)

7.Ensures proper policies, procedures, risk mitigation activities, and operating controls are followed. Reports gaps in policies, procedures, and operating controls to leadership to ensure member impact and risk is mitigated. Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Required Skills

1.Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field is required or 5+ years of applicable Accounting or Finance work experience required.

2.A minimum of three to five years of accounting experience, preferably including month-end closing experience is required.

3.Ability to use independent judgment when performing accounting duties.

4.Demonstrated ability to analyze, reason, problem solve around complex situations, and prioritize work independently.

5.Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and create efficiencies in their work.

6.Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.

7.Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels throughout the organization.