Sr. Accountant

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union , a world-class financial institution, is looking for an Sr. Accountant for our Dallas Branch located at our corporate office near Love Field Airport. The Benefits of Working Here We work hard to ensure that our employees work in an environment of respect, trust and fun! We are committed to helping our employees stay healthy, feel secure, grow and development, and maintain a work/life balance through our comprehensive benefit programs: FREE health insurance FREE vision insurance FREE life insurance FREE short-term and long-term disability FREE employee checking account Paid Time Off up to 3 weeks per year 13 Paid Holidays (2 ½ weeks of more paid time off!) Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) plans with employer match Casual dress code, every day! Ongoing training through classroom and online formats Employee recognition programs Employee committees that promote culture, fun and wellness Monthly company-wide activities for our employees, like Baseball Day, Chocolate Chip Day, Summer Luau, Say Something Nice Day, Biggest Loser, and a Step Challenge Position Overview Assist the Accounting Manager with preparing various accounting reports and records used by managers throughout the Credit Union. Reconcile and research outages for various general ledger accounts. Provide guidance and training to less experienced accounting staff on an informal basis. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities Balance and reconcile various general ledger accounts in accordance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. Identify and resolve general ledger outages in a timely manner. Complete accounting functions in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements Research budget variances and exceptions found in accounting reports Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounting and financial reports Assist with preparation of regulatory reports Participate in the preparation for the annual audits Track daily cash management needs Maintain regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or correct transactions. Use accounting systems to facilitate processes and maintain records Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems Qualifications 2-3 years of experience as an Accountant or Sr. Accountant. Knowledge of GAAP Strong mathematical and analytical skills Well organized with ability to prioritize A solid understanding of the reconciliation process Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and ability to solve problems Credit Union knowledge preferred Working knowledge of MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc. All qualified candidates must pass a credit and background check Pay DOE Schedule Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM Company Overview Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union provides a complete array of financial services for all employees and families of Southwest Airlines and over 200 more companies across the United States. Since our inception, we have continued to maintain a rapid pace of growth throughout our four branches in TX and AZ! We now serve over 50,000 members nationwide and we’re still growing! Our members enjoy the most elite financial services and the best member service around! Learn more about us on our website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union