Accountant

Overview

The Accountant provides accounting functions to the Credit Union to include reconcilement of all general ledger accounts, accounts payable processing and member account adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily balancing, reconciling, researching, and problem solving on general ledger accounts
• Performs daily reconciliations in Frontier (Accounting reconciliation Software)
• Reviews and corrects daily balancing reports, verifying that all member transactions and GL accounts are balanced and reconciled
• Prepares a variety of weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, including, but not limited to, NCUA Call Report and Board Reports
• Completing journal entries and adjustments to assist the monthly closing of the financials books
• Ensuring daily balancing of loans and deposits between Prologue and DNA
• Balancing escrow portfolio and unapplied balances
• Serves as back-up support to the Accounts Payable Team when needed
• Serves as a back-up support to process Concur-employee reimbursement system when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Remains cognizant of and adheres to NWFCU policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)

Qualifications

Required 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
• Proficient in Excel skills, with advanced knowledge of Formulas and Functions
• Must have knowledge of the Credit Union’s products and services
• Ability to calculate simple and complex financial formulas
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct management supervision
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness as a self-starter
• Knowledge of GAAP, FASB regulations
• Ability to work effectively on-site in our Herndon, VA headquarters and equally effectively remotely
• Must be able to work the hours of M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Preferred

• Financial institution or public accounting firm experience

EEO Notice

Northwest Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

NWFCU complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 703-709-8900 or HRDepartment@nwfcu.org.