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    The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m


    You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. 


    Responsibilities

    • As a member of executive management team, promote the credit union’s image and the achievement of the credit union’s strategic goals and objectives.
    • Serve as the chief accountant for the credit union, responsible for the timely and accurate:
    • Preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting reports;
    • Preparation and filing of the credit union’s quarterly Call Report;
    • Maintenance and daily reconciliation of the credit union’s general ledger;
    • Preparation and submission of payroll, payroll tax returns, and related reports to employee benefits providers.
    • Completion of the credit union’s annual financial statement audit.
    • Manage and supervise the accounting and back office operations staff of four.
    • Provide the CEO and Board of Directors with accurate, timely, and relevant reports and data analysis that support their decision making process and the monitoring of the credit union’s activities such as asset liability management; budgeting; profitability; credit and liquidity monitoring; and regulatory compliance.
    • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including BSA. 
    • Serve as the primary liaison with regulators during their periodic examinations.
    • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all members payments including ACH, debit/ATM, share draft, wires, credit card, and shared branching.
    • Underwrite consumer and real estate loan applications.
    • Maintain, manage, and improve the credit union’s data systems.
    • Manage key vendor relationships and the processing of accounts payable.
    • Work with and maintain relationships with the credit union’s key stakeholders.

     


     

    Education & Skills

    • Accounting degree.
    • At least 5 years of related experience
    • At least 2 years of experience working in or auditing financial institutions.
    • CPA preferred, but not required.
    • Management experience preferred.
    • Outstanding communication, presentation, and technology skills.
    • Mortgage banking accounting experience will be helpful.

    To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m


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