Accountant

About Gulf Winds

Gulf Winds Credit Union offers innovative financial tools that give our members freedom to live life with their finances under control. Since our founding in 1954, we have grown from a single branch in Pensacola, Florida, to a regional institution with over $1 billion in assets and 83,000 members across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. From daily banking needs to investment services, our members aren’t treated like an account number, but as part of the family.

Our Values

We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Care, Growth, and Innovation and are dedicated to our members, our community and each other.

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 family 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.

Application Deadline: 3/31/2025

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:

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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: No adverse environmental working conditions noted

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

Gulf Winds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Drug Free Workplace.