Accountant

About Gulf Winds

Service Beyond Banking - At Gulf Winds, we are forward-thinking and team-oriented. We recognize and reward service that exceeds our members' expectations and, most importantly, have fun while working hard and impacting our community. We're looking for driven professionals who are passionate about service, fueled by purpose, and guided by core values of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation

Our Values

Integrity


We own our decisions and actions by doing the right thing, learning from our mistakes, and taking responsibility.

Care

We help members meet their goals by listening to understand and offering the best solutions, placing kindness above all else.

Growth

We set ambitious goals, provide personal development opportunities, and encourage results.

Innovation

We challenge the status quo to enhance the member's experience and solve tomorrow's challenges today.

Working at Gulf Winds

Working at Gulf Winds is not just a job, it's a career. We're hiring collaborative, motivated people who want to love what they do. We are forward-thinking and team oriented. We recognize and reward excellent member service and have fun while working hard. When you join the team, you can expect:
• Open and transparent communication with your leaders
• Consistent coaching and opportunities to improve performance.
• Collaborative and team-focused environments
• Short and long-term professional development
• Opportunity to participate in cross-functional projects.

With you on our team we can achieve our vision of becoming the leading and most trusted credit union on the Gulf Coast.

Role:

Maintains the Credit Union's accounting records and reports, ensuring they are in compliance with generally accepted accounting practices and Credit Union accounting practices.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

25% Maintains daily and month-end operations of the department. Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.

25% Delegates and reviews the work of Accounting Assistants and/or other employees engaged in general accounting activities. Empowered to answer the questions of the Accounting Assistants and/or other departments.

20% Prepares financial statements, Call Reports, and other accounting statements and reports. Oversees accounts payable and assists in the budget process for the organization.

10% Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets and expenditures.

10% Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures.

5% Participates in projects and coordinates accounting matters with other departments, and locations.

5% Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. All postings are current, and all accounts are in balance.

2. Management reports, including Call Reports, are prepared within prescribed time frames and with zero unresolved errors.

3. All month-end activities, including journal entries, balancing accounts, and production of assigned financial statements are completed within prescribed number of days after the end of the month.

4. Member and internal inquiries are resolved in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.

5. Management is informed of key operating issues affecting the department.

6. Complies with all applicable rules, regulations and policies, including but not limited to BSA, OFAC and Physical Security.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience Three to five years of similar or related experience.

Education A bachelor's degree in accounting and experience with automated data processing systems including PC software programs and mainframe systems.

Interpersonal Skills Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English clearly.

Normally expected to work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. but may be required to work nights and/or weekends.

Must adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements Light or low amount of physical exertion. Reasonable accommodations could be made, based upon need.

Work Environment The position is based in-office in our Pensacola, FL market, operates primarily in an office setting, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.

This position requires consistent presence in the office to effectively collaborate with team members and fulfill job responsibilities. It requires the ability to actively participate in conference calls and meetings with other Credit Union team members and vendors.

The normal expected work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. Occasional after-hours work or travel may be required to meet project deadlines or attend training.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Gulf Winds is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace