Senior Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant looking to make a significant impact on a dynamic team? At Edwards Federal Credit Union, we are passionate about our members, and we are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to assist our VP/Controller in maintaining a robust financial accounting control environment.

Why Join Us:

· Be a part of a team dedicated to providing the Edwards Experience to our members.

· Make a difference by ensuring the integrity of our operations and the security of our credit union.

· Collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who value your insights and contributions.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a vital role in the ongoing development of an efficient financial accounting control environment. You will assist in maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Your responsibilities also include overseeing the accounting team to meet internal deadlines with precision, all while keeping our members at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities:

· Support daily accounting activities for timely and accurate financial reporting.

· Assist in the month-end closing process, reconciliations, and relevant postings.

· Ensure efficient and accurate processing of accounts payable activity.

· Collaborate on operating budgets, forecasts, liquidity needs, and balance sheet strategies.

· Review and approve general ledger transactions and activity.

· Lead the preparation of the 5300 call report.

· Identify areas for operational improvements and strengthen internal controls.

· Foster an employee-oriented team culture emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, and member service.

· Support corporate and departmental projects, ensuring accounting team involvement.

· Provide backup support for various team functions.

· Maintain knowledge of BSA/AML/OFAC regulations and ensure team compliance.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent combination of experience and training.

· At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

· Professional, well-developed communication skills.

· Well-organized, detail-oriented self-starter, able to work independently.

What You'll Need:

· Excellent analytical ability and research skills.

· Broad knowledge of credit unions or financial institution operations and applicable laws.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities efficiently.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management, staff, and members.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, with proficiency in Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Palmdale, CA 93551 (Required)

Work Location: In person