Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant - (Austin, TX | On-Site)

 

At Texas DPS Credit Union, we do more than conduct routine financial transactions. We serve those who serve others, including the employees and families of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Police Association, and Texas Sheriffs Association.

 

We are here to educate our members about money matters, enhance their experience, and empower them to make decisions that put them in the best possible financial position. This vision drives our leadership team and employees in every action we take.

 

We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about helping drive our vision and who exemplify our core values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, Outstanding Service, and Unity . If you are looking to make an impact while working alongside a close-knit team, we would like to connect.

 

What you will do as the Accountant

In this role, you will be a hands-on member of our accounting team, responsible for recurring daily and monthly accounting work that supports the accuracy and integrity of the Credit Union's financial records. Reporting to the Controller and working closely with the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant for day-to-day technical oversight, coaching, and guidance, you will handle general ledger activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, cash and settlement activity, supporting schedules, and accounting research.

 

• Prepare general ledger transactions, journal entries, adjustments, accruals, and supporting documentation.
• Perform assigned bank, cash, general ledger, settlement, correspondent, and subsidiary account reconciliations.
• Research out-of-balance conditions, reconciliation differences, open items, variances, and other accounting discrepancies.
• Perform assigned daily balancing and settlement activities and complete recurring accounting procedures accurately and on time.
• Process accounts payable, employee expenses, corporate card activity, and related accounting records and reconciliations.
• Complete assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reconciliations, journal entries, schedules, and close activities.
• Maintain fixed asset, prepaid expense, and other assigned balance sheet schedules and prepare related entries.
• Prepare recurring accounting reports, reconciliations, and supporting information for review by the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant or Controller.
• Record and reconcile assigned investment, loan participation, deposit, and other financial activity in accordance with established procedures.
• Support cash management activities by reviewing financial institution accounts, settlement activity, and daily cash positions as assigned.
• Assist with audits and regulatory examinations by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, and researching assigned accounts.
• Partner with departments across the credit union to research transaction differences and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and documentation.
• Participate in cross-training and apply technical guidance and coaching from the Accounting Coordinator / Senior Accountant to strengthen team consistency.
• Provide cross-trained backup support across recurring accounting functions.

 

This position suits you if:

• You enjoy detailed accounting work and take pride in accurate, well-supported results.
• You like researching discrepancies and following transactions through multiple systems until you understand what happened.
• You are comfortable balancing recurring daily accounting responsibilities with month-end deadlines, audits, and changing priorities.
• You work well independently but also enjoy being part of a small team where everyone helps where needed.
• You value coaching and technical guidance and are motivated to build broader expertise across credit union accounting functions.
• You communicate clearly and can work effectively with employees across multiple departments.
• You look for ways to improve accuracy, efficiency, and documentation rather than simply repeating the same steps.
• You exercise sound judgment and know when an issue needs to be escalated.

 

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Financial institution or credit union accounting experience required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and related accounting responsibilities.
• Experience researching reconciliation differences, out-of-balance conditions, and accounting discrepancies.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage recurring deadlines and follow transactions across multiple systems.

 

Preferred:

Two or more years of accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations experience.

Experience with Fiserv Wisdom accounting software.

Experience with month-end/year-end close, audits, and regulatory examinations.

Knowledge of financial institution payment-processing functions including ACH, debit/credit cards, wires, checks, shared branching, and ATM activity.

 

Core Competencies

• Accounting Accuracy & Reconciliation
• General Ledger Knowledge
• Ownership & Follow-Through
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Organization & Deadline Management
• Internal Controls & Risk Awareness
• Communication & Collaboration
• Adaptability & Cross-Training
• Confidentiality & Professionalism

 

 

Why work at Texas DPS Credit Union?

• Competitive total compensation aligned with experience
• Comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits package
• 401(k) with company match and company-paid pension plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A team-oriented culture with regular engagement activities
• On-site wellness amenities and an employee-focused work environment

 

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If you are an accounting professional with financial institution experience who enjoys accurate, hands-on work, solving discrepancies, and contributing to a dependable accounting operation, we'd like to connect.