ACCOUNTANT

LOCATION:  Albuquerque, NM

WORK SCHEDULE: (not a remote or hybrid position)

- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

- Periodic Later Schedule: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for Processing Cash Letters

*Please keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change as needed.

As a valued full-time team member, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits that promote your health and well-being:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D

• Holiday Pay, Vacation, Birthday, Floating Holiday & Sick Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement for Professional Development

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

• Pension Plan for Long-term Security

• Exciting Opportunities for Career Advancement

• We’re here to support your growth and well-being!

Overall Job Purpose

At Sandia Area, every position plays a vital role in fulfilling our mission to deliver high-value banking and lending services that strengthen the financial well-being of our members and community. Each team member is expected to embody our core values of Service, Sustainability, Efficiency, Trust, Stewardship, and Growth, contributing to our vision of empowering lifelong achievement through better banking. While specific responsibilities vary by role, every position carries universal expectations aligned with its level of responsibility and authority across the organization.

As an Accountant at Sandia Area, you are responsible for delivering excellent service while maintaining personal accountability in your actions and behaviors. By prioritizing member satisfaction and operational efficiency, you directly contribute to the organization’s mission of strengthening financial well-being for our members and community. You are entrusted to uphold our values in every interaction, ensuring trust, accuracy, and a focus on service excellence.

Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, the Accountant is responsible for balancing and updating complex general ledger and subsidiary accounts, and maintaining and reconciling daily cash accounts. This role is the lead preparer of the month end close processes and monthly financial reports, all while following established policies and procedures.  The Accountant prepares other accounting reports and performs other duties as needed.

Duties and responsibilities

Financial & Regulatory Reporting

• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation monthly financial statements, board reports, tax reports, escheatment reports, and other reporting as assigned.
• Gathers and prepares support requests for Audits and Regulatory Exams as assigned.

Controls & General Ledger Maintenance

• Maintains accounting controls by preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries, new and matured investments, depreciation and prepaid schedules, and financial institution accounts.
• Maintains cash and bank accounts by verifying transactions, making necessary adjustments, and reconciling accounts.
• Balances subsidiary accounts for Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses and others by reconciling entries, researching differences, and posting correcting entries.
• Assists with verification of entries to the general ledger daily, balances the daily Credit Union transactions to all cash accounts including change funds and the daily deposit.  Verifies the shares and loan balances to the subsidiary ledger, and posts the daily work.
• Resolves complex accounting problems by researching and clarifying the problem, determining the cause, selecting the best solution for resolution, and expediting the correction or adjustment. Works with accounting management and other departments to determine root cause of system generated reconciling issues and recommends new process to correct the underlying issue.
• Maintains document retention in compliance with time frames and naming conventions defined in Policy and Procedures.
• Maintains working knowledge of accounting software used by the Credit Union.
• Completes month end closing activities.
• Backs up accounting staff as needed.

Expectations of all Sandia Area employees

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to upholding the organization’s mission, vision, and values in all interactions and responsibilities.
• Represent the credit union with professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct at all times.
• Maintain a thorough understanding and strict adherence to credit union regulations, compliance requirements, policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Consistently meet deadlines as assigned while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment for both members and employees, ensuring interactions align with the credit union’s mission and service philosophy.
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance policies, upholding the highest standards of security, confidentiality, and ethical financial practices in all interactions.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of information, records, and sensitive data, in compliance with credit union policies and regulatory requirements.
• Adapt to evolving responsibilities, taking on additional duties as assigned to support the success of the organization.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and staying informed on industry trends and best practices.
• Willing to undergo background and credit checks as required by federal and state regulations.
• Understand and comply with all policies, procedures, and legal guidelines, including adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other applicable financial regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expertise in GAAP at an intermediate level is required. This includes knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and procedures, and applying GAAP in financial reporting and compliance, with a requisite understanding of financial institution operations.

• Understanding of fixed assets, accrual accounting, loans, investments and related issues.

• Familiarity with Financial Statement Preparation and Presentation.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive in seeking professional growth, embracing both formal and informal development opportunities, and demonstrating adaptability to new responsibilities.

• Team-oriented with a strong collaborative mindset, actively supporting team members and contributing to a positive and high-performing environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to perform essential functions, including the ability to lift up to 10 lbs. as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

  • Directly related experience, in addition to minimum years required, may be considered as a substitution.

• Three (3)year(s) of applicable experience required.

• General knowledge of credit union accounting operations is desirable.

• Advanced excel skills including tables, pivot tables, nested formulas, power query, VBA preferred

*** Please submit an employment application to www.sandia.org/careers ***

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SAFCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.