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Accountant Lead

Sunward
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Supports the financial operations and management of the Credit Union through such accounting functions as account payables, employee payroll, daily reconcilement of change fund, item processing and other cash-related accounts.

Job Duties

May perform any of the following:

Daily and monthly cash reconcilement

Complete government reports

Prepare financial statements for subsidiaries (i.e. Consumer Financial Services, LLC.)

Assist in investment of excess funds, including investment postings

Process account payables, fixed assets and/or prepaid expenses

Process employee payroll as well as payment and reconcilement of employee insurance, tax withholdings, 401(k) contributions, and 457B distributions

Send and/or receive Credit Union wire transfers

Amortize and balance monthly indirect lending activity

Balance and reconcile daily item processing cash letter

Process daily credit card settlement posting and perform monthly reconciliation

Balance general ledger accounts.

Assist in the month-end closings of SLFCU’s financial statements.

Perform both daily and monthly activity reconciliations.

Promote the service and sales culture by maintaining basic knowledge of products and services and referring members to the appropriate person/department.

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Experience And Knowledge

Minimum five years accounting experience (preferably in a financial institution).

Thorough knowledge of accounting/finance concepts and principles.

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel and Word) and accounting software; demonstrates ability to learn new software.

Basic knowledge of Credit Union products and services, features, and benefits.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field, or equivalent number of relevant classes or work experience.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. Exhibits daily the Credit Union’s commitment to maintaining a close and caring touch with its members/employees.

Able to gain the cooperation of others and work with internal/external contacts and all levels of staff and management appropriately.

Consistently sets a good example and serves as a role model to others.

Functions well in a team environment.

Communication

Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial or accounting concepts, policies and procedures clearly and succinctly.

Other Skills

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.

Exhibits exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers/analyzes information skillfully.

Demonstrates excellent math and balancing skills.

Flexible regarding schedule; able to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Salary Description

$27.14 to $33.93 per hour (DOE)

Salary : $27 - $34

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