Where it all began…

In 1951 SF Fire Credit Union first opened its doors from a modest 10′ × 15′ office space in 17 Engine. It was from those humble beginnings—where everyone pitched in to help one another in their community—that the organization forged its way of business forever. Today, the San Francisco-based credit union has grown to $1.7B in assets and a membership that extends from the regional firefighters we trace our roots back to throughout our many neighbors in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties. Our members benefit from the ideas and principles that have shaped us: Shared trust, continuous innovation of products and services, competitive rates, and excellent member service. These qualities foster a true sense of member-ownership and strengthen the credit union’s bond with the people for whom this credit union was created.

What we stand for…

There are a few things we look for those we hire at SF Fire Credit Union, regardless of role or team.

First, do they align with our values?

• We win together.
• We are of service to members above all else.
• We are authentic, transparent and honest.
• We challenge the conventional with creativity.
• We embrace diverse voices.

Second, will they thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and desire to innovate? Finally, do they share our vision to help empower members to accomplish their dreams and build lasting financial security in whatever way is most relevant to their role?

What it feels like…

Most days it feels more like going to work with a big family. Whether it’s a pot luck lunch, baking birthday cakes for colleagues in the kitchen, or after-hours get-together, we’re here to do a great job and have a good time while doing it! We value a good sense of humor, are motivated by a higher purpose, and always bring an “in-this-together” attitude. While we’re driven to do great work, we also value real work/life balance.

Is This the Career For You?
The Staff Accountant is responsible for determining, interpreting, analyzing, and reconciling various general ledger accounts to ensure the proper recording and documentation of financial transactions of the Credit Union as well as the preparation of reports and/or financial schedules.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor and reconcile related transactional accounts. Research, analyze and resolve complex discrepancies. Present for management review all out-of-balance conditions and provide insights as to root cause and proposed solutions.
• Ensures all expense reports are submitted and processed on a timely basis, maintains monthly status reports, posts month-end expense accrual entries and reconciles related general ledger accounts.
• Engage and collaborate with credit union employees to timely resolve reconciling items; consult as needed with leadership and team members. Provide detailed accounting support and analysis to other business units.
• Prepare timely daily and month-end journal entries that arise from various transactional activities and/or operations systems within the credit union for assigned general ledger accounts and areas of responsibility.
• Prepare timely reconciliations by collecting, analyzing, investigating and reporting financial data
• Participate in month-end and year-end close process, complete analytical review of general ledger account activity and month over month trends
• Assist Credit Union departments with accounting issues. Provide in-depth and detailed analysis on operational issues, applying accounting principles and best practices, and developing recommendations and reconciliations to meet accounting and business requirements
• Support internal and external audits, and regulatory examinations
• Prepare ad hoc reports and other assigned task as needed
• Ensure that written procedures are documented for all functions within area of job responsibility, and update as necessary, to provide staff with instruction and guidelines for operations.
• Support annual escheatment of cashier checks by providing MoneyGram check information to Support Services, post needed final escheatment entries and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Performs required Reserve Reporting (weekly FR2900 report with Federal Reserve Bank) and maintains reporting template to reflect latest reserve reporting requirements.
• Serve as backup to accounts payable and other accounting areas as needed

•  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience required, or equivalent work or education-related experience
•  LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, members, and other employees.
•  MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
•  PERSONAL COMPUTER SKILLS: Strong proficiency in word, excel and PowerPoint software, and ability to quickly learn specialized software programs.
•  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit most of the time, but occasionally moves to filing cabinets or other offices. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel objects or documents, to operate a telephone and a PC, and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Benefits

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package, but the true reward of working for SF Fire Credit Union goes beyond what you’ll see on a paystub. We genuinely care about our

employees and we strive to invest in their professional and personal growth. We’re a relatively small organization at about 200 employees, so you can see the impact of your efforts and the value your contributions bring to our members and fellow employees.

• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Health, Vision, Dental, STD/LIFE/AD&D and Life Insurance
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 11 Paid Holidays Competitive PTO package
• Home & Consumer Loan Program (Discounted Rates)
• Professional development and training programs
• On-demand personal coaching resource
• Wellness Program (Discounted Gym Membership)

“Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.”