ACCOUNTANT

Description

At Greater Nevada, our passion is helping more people Live Greater, including our members, communities, and each other.  

With pride, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our members and the communities they live in through financial inclusion, education, and empowerment. Why? Simply because we believe that together, we Live Greater. 

To do this, we practice C.A.R.E. with our Values:

• We Care Genuinely.
• We build relationships because we know that we are Greater Together.
• We Stay Trustworthy as we serve our communities.
• "Be Bright" rings in our ears as we find custom solutions that meet our members' needs.
• We Inspire One Another, our members, and our communities to re-imagine what Living Greater can be.
• In every moment, we Enjoy the Experience. It's what has made the last 70 years greater and what we carry into the future as we continue to serve.

These values have guided us to become the largest Nevada-based credit union to touch the lives of more than 88,500 members and thousands upon thousands of people through our community and philanthropic work.

If you’re enthusiastic, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you! 

About The Position:

Using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles the staff accountant will verify and post detailed business transactions to general ledger in support of day-to-day credit union operations. The Accountant is responsible for performing tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily cash accounts, and prepare month-end financial statements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyze account reconciliations prepared by accounting specialists for integrity.
• Provide guidance to accounting specialists on proper account reconciliation procedures and assist other departments in resolving accounting issues to ensure accurate presentation of financial data.
• Participate in the month end close, preparation of board reports, and other regulatory reports. Analyze and research general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial data according to accounting policies.
• Prepare summary journal vouchers and verify that all other journal vouchers and cash received have been properly posted, balanced and authorized. Review and analyze financial data.
• Generate business unit performance reports and statements as requested by management.
• Develop, maintain, and manipulate complex accounting spreadsheets.
• Prepare reports using accounting systems from initial design through analytical review of results.
• Research and adjust all open items, cash imbalances, and variances.
• Research and run all prepaid and fixed asset items in the depreciation program.
• Assist with internal and external audits and prepare accounting schedules as requested.
• Analyze and document accounting procedures and practices.
• Recommend changes to procedures and methods that increase productivity, efficiency and control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1 year of experience in Accounting required (Financial institution experience preferred.)

Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates self-awareness
• Optimizes work processes
• Resourcefulness
• Manages Complexity
• Cultivates Innovation

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of your job, you may regularly be required to sit and use a keyboard, multiple monitors, mouse, and telephone (including repetitive motions with hands, fingers, arms, etc.) for extended periods of time. You may also frequently be required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, bend, and kneel.
• You may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Location and Travel Requirements

The Accountant can be Remote within Nevada, or at one of our office locations in Reno or Carson City, Nevada.

• You must be willing and able to travel to locales other than the normal location for the position, including overnight trips as appropriate for your job responsibilities.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Compensation & Benefits

• $48,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
• Compensation is dependent on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, where we cover 90% of employee costs and about 75% of the costs for their dependents
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Supplemental insurance and life insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, 12 annual paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 floating wellness day and sabbatical leave after every seven years of employment
• Paid time to volunteer and make a contribution to the community
• Employee product and service discounts 

Greater Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment at Greater Nevada is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Greater Nevada prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Salary : $48,000 - $67,000