What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Corporate One FCU?
Location: Remote (Columbus, OH preferred)
Compensation Range: $83,000 – $89,000
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic financial environment? Corporate One is seeking a Sr. Accountant to support investment accounting, financial reporting, and strategic analysis. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial statements and preparing reports that provide management with insight into investment performance and delivering key data to support organizational decision-making.
As part of the Finance team, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership, auditors, and cross-functional partners to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across accounting processes. The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, and brings a strong foundation in accounting principles—along with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights.
This role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office collaboration for team meetings and key initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain accounting records for Corporate One’s investment portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Support month-end close processes, including investment-related entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Prepare financial reports, charts, and analysis for leadership and board materials, explaining trends and variances.
- Monitor investment activity, including amortization/accretion of premiums and discounts, and resolve discrepancies with external partners.
- Conduct research and respond to investment-related inquiries from management.
- Assist with internal and external audits, including gathering documentation and addressing auditor questions.
- Create and maintain documentation of accounting processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory and accounting standards.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Provide support for financial systems and tools, partnering with IT to ensure efficient and secure processes.
- Aid in credit card issuance and expense reporting systems, as well as training and reporting.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within financial institutions or investments
- Public accounting experience preferred
- CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearly
- Effective organization, time management, and follow-up skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with a strong emphasis on Power Query is preferred; strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with investment accounting systems preferred
- Familiarity with accounting guidance such as ASC 320, 815, and 820 is a plus
About Corporate One
Corporate One is a leading wholesale financial services provider to more than 700 of America’s credit unions. For over 70 years, we’ve delivered innovative investment, funding, and payment solutions to help credit unions and their communities thrive. Alongside our CUSOs—Lucro Commercial Solutions and Accolade Investment Advisory—we’re committed to empowering our members’ success.
Why Join Us?
- Organizational Strengths: Corporate One Federal Credit Union is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive corporate credit unions with more than $7 billion in assets and an average staff tenure of 10 years.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Corporate One offers competitive compensation, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, and quality health and ancillary benefits.
- Work Life Balance: Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) starting with 4 weeks/year, 11 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Learning and Development: We provide a full library of online training as well as group and individual training, a mentoring program, and business coaching, all focused toward helping you grow and be successful.
- Extra Perks: Tuition reimbursement, wellness program, pet insurance, flexible dress code, and more!
Apply today and join a team dedicated to supporting financial institutions and the communities they serve.
Corporate One is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $83,000 - $89,000