ACCOUNTANT

Accountant

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Category: Accounting

Required work schedule: (not a remote or hybrid position)

Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Please note that this schedule is subject to change as needed.

As a valued full-time team member, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits that promote your health and well-being:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• Holiday Pay, Vacation, Birthday, Floating Holiday & Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement for Professional Development
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Pension Plan for Long-term Security
• Exciting Opportunities for Career Advancement

Overall Job Purpose At Sandia Area, every position plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to deliver high-value banking and lending services that strengthen the financial well-being of our members and community. Each team member is expected to embody our core values of Service, Sustainability, Efficiency, Trust, Stewardship, and Growth, contributing to our vision of empowering lifelong achievement through better banking. While specific responsibilities vary by role, every position carries universal expectations aligned with its level of responsibility and authority across the organization.

The accountant is responsible for balancing and updating the general ledger and subsidiary accounts, and for maintaining and reconciling daily cash accounts. This role assists in preparing month-end close processes and monthly financial reports, while adhering to established policies and procedures. The accountant may prepare other accounting reports and perform other duties as needed to support the department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, board reports, tax reports, escheatment reports, and other reporting as assigned.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing entries for assets, liability, capital accounts, new and mature investments, and other financial institution accounts.
• Maintain cash and bank accounts by verifying transactions, making necessary adjustments, and reconciling accounts.
• Balance subsidiary accounts for Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, and others by maintaining schedules, researching differences, and posting reconciling and correcting entries.
• Assist with verification of entries to the general ledger daily and balance the daily Credit Union transactions to all cash accounts, including clearing accounts and the daily deposit.
• Resolve problems by researching and clarifying the problem, determining the cause, selecting the best solution for resolution, and expediting the correction or adjustment. Work with accounting management and other departments to determine the root cause of reconciling issues and recommend new processes to correct the underlying issue.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and other accounting functions as directed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expertise in GAAP at an intermediate level is required. This includes knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and procedures, and applying GAAP in financial reporting and compliance, with a requisite understanding of financial institution operations.
• Understanding of fixed assets, accrual accounting, loans, investments and related issues.
• Familiarity with Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive in seeking professional growth, embracing both formal and informal development opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability to new responsibilities.
• Team-oriented with a strong collaborative mindset, actively supporting team members and contributing to a positive and high-performing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform essential functions, including the ability to lift up to 10 lbs. as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Three (3)year(s) of applicable experience required.
• General knowledge of credit union accounting operations is desirable.
• Advanced excel skills including tables, pivot tables, nested formulas, power query, VBA preferred.

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.