Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant                                                                          

Department: Accounting & Finance

Department Location: Littleton, MA                                                                         

Reports to: Controller 

Career Stream: Individual Contributor           

Classification: Hybrid             

Compensation: The base pay of the budgeted range is $70,000- $85,000. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.  

FUNCTION:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the accounting team, including wire transfers, accounts payable, general ledger, securities accounting, regulatory reporting, and reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Technical Support and Team Management

• Provide technical support to Staff Accountants to promote skill development, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Plan, assign, and review work within the team.

Project Assistance and Collaboration

• Assist with projects and implementation of new initiatives.
• Collaborate with project team and department leaders across the Credit Union.

Reconciliation and Account Management

• Prepare daily and month-end reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
• Manage daily reconciliation for cash accounts and confirm adequate cash levels.
• Reconcile all loan participation balances.
• Maintain Fixed Asset accounting, ATM balancing, and Shared Branch balancing.
• Oversee daily balancing of shares, loans, and teller totals.

Reporting and Regulatory Compliance

• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report, tax reporting, and other regulatory reports.

General Accounting Functions

• Assist with various accounting functions such as accounts payable, accruals, prepaids, and variance analysis.
• Provide backup to other tasks in accounting and treasury.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Confidentiality and Cultural Adherence

• Maintain confidentiality of all data.
• Regularly demonstrate behaviors as defined by the credit union’s Fundamentals, a part of the Workers Way culture program.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent experience
• Three years of experience at a Bank or Credit Union in an accounting or finance role
• Working knowledge of GAAP, internal Credit Union policies and procedures, IRS tax reporting related to accounts payable, and NCUA rules and regulations pertaining to accounting functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an advanced excel skillset.

Work Environment:

• Hybrid Work Environment: This position offers a hybrid work environment, combining remote work with regular on-site days at the Littleton Headquarters. This work environment is subject to change based on business needs.

Equipment/Software Used:

• General office equipment. Software including Microsoft Office Suite, Finastra PHX, WITS, Ascend.

Physical Activities/Requirements:

• Operate calculator, computer keyboard, and other office machines that require finger dexterity and repetitive motion; visual acuity necessary to prepare/inspect documents; occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. Sedentary work, sitting most of the time.

About Workers Credit Union: Since 1914, Workers Credit Union has existed to Improve the Daily Lives of our Members. We deliver on our core purpose by partnering with our members to help them make their best financial choices and improve their financial wellness. We call this The Workers Way and this is at the center of everything we do. Through our specialized financial counseling, we are pioneering a new member experience through high-touch service and convenient technology. We have grown to over 2.6 Billion in assets and serve over 120,000 members. We are one of the top performing credit unions in Massachusetts with big plans for the future!

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year 
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) that includes a Safe Harbor Match of up to 4%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Individualized learning and development programs

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000