Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Full Time – Charlottesville

At UVA Community Credit Union, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and the communities we serve. Our mission, working together to strengthen the financial wellness of our members and local communities, guides everything we do. We foster an environment where every team member plays a vital role in building the financial wellness of those we serve. Our core values are integrity, service excellence, collaboration, and gratitude. These values shape how we support our members, interact with one another, and drive the success of our shared purpose. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to explore a career with us.

A successful Senior Accountant will diligently and accurately maintain the UVA Community Credit Union's accounting records and reports. Significant effort will be directed towards ensuring that accounting work is in compliance with standard accounting procedures and is completed within established timeframes with no unresolved errors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Post, review, and verify accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and various other accounting statements and reports. Complete accounting functions in accordance with GAAP and established Credit Union policies and procedures.
• Prepare internal or external financial reports. Report to management regarding the finances of the Credit Union.
• Calculate taxes owed and prepare tax returns.
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with Accounting team to appropriately prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a close working relationship with Accounting leadership to ensure that any problems are addressed quickly and efficiently.

Qualifications:

• 4 to 6 years of similar or related experience
• Previous accounting experience with credit unions or other financial institutions is preferred
• Equivalent to a college degree required
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred

Benefits:

We offer an attractive suite of benefits to employees who work an average of 20 hours per week or more, including: Health, Dental, Vision, up to a 7% employer 401(k) contribution after the first year of employment. Employees are eligible for Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Health & Wellness Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Loan Discounts. Employees accrue Paid Time Off starting with 18 days accrual at full time annually, and 13 company paid holidays. Employees are also eligible for Family Forming Leave, and Volunteer Time Off.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the University of Virginia Community Credit Union, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.