Staff Accountant

Join Our Team and Make an Impact!

At Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a supportive team environment, and endless growth opportunities, you’ll have everything you need to thrive.

We take pride in our team, who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and offer smart financial solutions to our members. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in helping people and giving back to the community, we’d love to have you on board!

Now Hiring: Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant, you’ll work under the leadership of the Accounting Supervisor to maintain the Credit Union's accounting records and reports, ensuring they are in compliance with generally accepted accounting and financial practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Monitor and research open (suspense) entries. Reconcile all corporate cash and correspondent bank accounts, including all Automated Clearing House (ACH) and wire transactions with related support. Reports open items to Accounting Supervisor based on established criteria.
• Perform daily reconciliation of the deposit and loan trial balances and resolve any out-of-balance suspense account entries
• Post daily cash activity, including depositing checks and coding transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly journal entries timely and accurately.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts regularly
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconcilements and review those submitted by other departments
• Work with the Senior Staff Accountant and the Accounting Supervisor on daily cash management requirements.
• Ensure financial statements are maintained per the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assist with preparation and review the quarterly National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Call Report including the collection of data while maintaining compliance with NCUA instructions
• Prepare and submit the daily Cash Letter and MoneyGram file
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and other job-related duties as assigned

Performance Measurements:

• Assigned accounts are current and in balance within 3 working days.
• Management reports are produced within prescribed time frames and with no unresolved errors
• Month end activities, including journal entries, balancing accounts, and producing assigned financial statements are performed within 5 days after the end of the month.
• Member and internal inquiries are researched and resolved in a timely and accurate manner
• Management is informed of key operating issues affecting the department and the Credit Union

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: One year of related experience in finance, accounting, or lending is required. Experience within the financial industry is preferred.

Education: Bachelor's degree is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is preferred.

Other Skills: Builds relationships and fosters positive interactions with Credit Union team members, members, and vendors by demonstrating friendly, helpful, and efficient service. Good verbal and written communication skills, patience, active listening, and sound judgment are required. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.

Your contributions will help our members achieve their financial goals while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Are you ready to grow with us? Apply today!