Senior Accounting Specialist

WHO WE ARE
We're in the business of people helping people, and you can help us make an impact on our members’ lives and in your community. Whether it’s helping a member make a transaction, buy their first home, or improve their financial wellness one step at a time – you have an impact on their lives just by working here, no matter what your position may be.

Work with us – and be part of something bigger than banking.

In exchange for your time and talents, we offer generous benefits, including:

• Retirement benefits – pension plan, 401(k) with employer match
• Excellent health benefits – medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Wellness Time Off (WTO)
• 10+ paid holidays per year
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) stipend for wellness, caregiving, or personal expenses such as student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
  ...and more!

At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, and we strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees.

ABOUT THE POSITION
Position Overview: The Senior Accounting Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations through analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated professional who enjoys solving complex issues, working independently, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week). Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Compensation Range: $28.00 - 36.50/hr (Non-Exempt) *Hiring rates may be dependent on a number of factors, including years of directly related work experience, education, geographic location or special skills*

Location: This is an on-site position in Endwell, NY.

What You'll Do:

• Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, including researching and resolving variances
• Support key accounting functions such as fixed assets, lease accounting, and loan participation processing
• Prepare and review financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with regulatory and internal standards
• Execute file loads and support data integrity for accounting and reporting processes
• Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and take ownership of timely resolution
• Collaborate with accounting team members to ensure consistent coverage across functions and responsibilities

What success looks like:

• Reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, with discrepancies identified, investigated, and resolved proactively
• Financial data is reliable, well-supported, and ready for reporting with minimal rework or escalation
• You operate independently, managing your workload with confidence and minimal oversight
• Issues are not just identified—you take ownership of resolution and follow through to completion
• You seamlessly step in to support shared responsibilities, ensuring continuity of operations across the team
• Processes are continuously improved through your attention to detail, critical thinking, and initiative
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively, contributing to a strong, team-oriented environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline with 1-2 years of relevant experience; 3-5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal oversight
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership in completing work accurately and efficiently
• Flexibility to learn multiple functions and provide cross-coverage within a team-based environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a small, highly interdependent team
• Accounting, finance, or business-related degree preferred
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as proficiency with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, PCs, etc.
• Visions remains committed to the aspects of diversity and inclusion and will consider alternative education and experience.

**Important: A skills assessment will be administered to evaluate Excel and reconciliation knowledge as part of the selection process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
• Prior experience within financial services, banking, credit unions, or a regulated environment

At this time, Visions Federal Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.

MISSION AND VALUES

Our mission is to MAKE VISIONS MATTER.

• To our members, we will provide value and relevance.
• To our employees, we will be a premier organization and provide opportunities for career advancement.
• To our community, we will be a leader and provide a positive impact.

At Visions, we’re an organization with Integrity that builds Community, provides exceptional Service to all, and continually strives to earn your Trust.

We make Visions matter. You can, too. #ClaimYourSeat

Learn More!

Click a link to learn about:

• Visions FCU
• Employee benefits
• Employee culture
• Community giveback

If you have any questions, please contact the Talent Team directly at 800.242.2120, ext. 10501 or by emailing us at TalentTeam@visionsfcu.org.