Accountant III

Position Accountant III Job Code-8393 req5492 Vinings Full Time Job Description Create your success story at Delta Community Credit Union – where opportunity meets purpose. Through our commitment to excellence, Delta Community has received numerous industry awards and earned the trust and loyalty of our employees, members and the metro Atlanta community. We value talent, encourage growth and keep community at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work! Whether you’re starting your professional journey or navigating the next step in your career, we invite you to join the Delta Community Credit Union team. Create your success story at Delta Community Credit Union – where opportunity meets purpose. Through our commitment to excellence, Delta Community has received numerous industry awards and earned the trust and loyalty of our employees, members and the Metro Atlanta community. We value talent, encourage growth and keep community at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’re one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work! Whether you’re starting your professional journey or navigating the next step in your career, we invite you to join the Delta Community Credit Union team. The Accountant III leads advanced accounting functions and provides expert-level support in financial reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include managing high-risk or judgment-based account reconciliations, preparing full financial statements, coordinating and overseeing close processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role identifies and drives process improvements, implements internal controls, and partners with cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy. The Accountant III may mentor or supervise other accounting staff and is expected to exercise sound professional judgment with minimal supervision. Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Essential Functions: • Creates and maintains job procedures for all primary job responsibilities. • Performs daily job duties that could include branch balancing, fixed assets, ATM/ITMs, cash accounts, monitoring clearing accounts, mortgage accounting, among other tasks. • Maintains financial records and ensures financial transactions are properly recorded. • Reconciles balance sheet accounts to third party supporting documentation. • Investigates and explains month-over-month and forecast-to-actual variances for selected accounts. • Assists in updating accounting department policies. • Assists other staff members in answering questions, creating journal entries, and analyzing account variances. • Assists senior accountants in their job functions such as investments, loan participations, financial reporting, forecasting, etc. Other • This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. • This job description is subject to change at any time. Position may offer work from home opportunities, pending specific performance and departmental needs. Job Qualifications Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Required Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field. • 4+ years of related experience. • Must be self-managed and capable of balancing multiple tasks. • Open to change and willing to learn new skills. • Works effectively in a team environment. • Possesses the ability to follow up on pending issues. • Possesses the ability to meet deadlines. • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. • Possesses strong analytical skills. • Possesses strong leadership skills. • Intermediate level Excel experience (PivotTables, V-Lookups, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in accounting, finance or related field. • 6+ years of related experience. • Interest in pursuing CPA license • Applied knowledge of credit union or financial services systems, policies, and procedures. Employee benefits include: •Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage •Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program and MyAdvocate •Supplemental Insurance or Voluntary Insurance •401(k) Plan with Company Match •Vacation, Holidays and Personal Time Off •Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave •Pre-tax Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts •Benefit Choice Program •Health Reward Dollars •Discount on Gym Reimbursement and Identity Theft Programs •Legal Services