UW Credit Union Hiring for Staff Accountant – Operations Job at Madison, WI Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounting estimates based on GAAP and internal policies. Estimates include, but not limited to: Fixed Assets, Investments, Prepaid expenses and accruals, Card and ATM network settlements
• Facilitate daily settlements with third parties via wire and ACH
• Complete member incoming and outgoing wire requests, working closely with Membership Services and Mortgages to resolve issues
• Perform daily intraday balancing for all account positions to ensure adequate reserves and sufficient liquidity, communicating with VP and Controller or the Director of Finance to obtain additional liquidity as needed
• Daily reconciliation on high risk general ledger accounts, including all activity on the Federal Reserve (including ACH) and other correspondent accounts
• Partner with other departments regarding reconciliation-related accounting issues, including training and instruction
• Review Accounts Payable invoices for use tax, remittance, GL coding, and overall accuracy
• Process, audit, and generate reports for employee payroll
• Weekly reporting of the Federal Reserve reporting requirement (FR2900)
• Assist with monitoring and providing support to other departments regarding budget information and variances
• Perform preparatory work prior to audits and regulatory examinations and remain an active resource during the audit/examination
• Ad hoc reporting for key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, management and executive teams
• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve departmental and corporate goals
• Assume responsibility for personal development through training, teamwork, and collaboration
• Take ownership for change, and identify process improvements where needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, related field required, or equivalent in experience required
• 2-3 years of experience in Accounting required
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
• 2 weeks paid new child parental leave
• 21.5 days annual time off
• 2 days paid volunteer time
• 10 paid holidays (includes your birthday!)
• Personal development and peer connections through Employee Resource Groups
• 401k company match of up to 5%, plus approximately 4% discretionary match
• Variable bonus reward
• Free bus pass and B-Cycle membership
• 5 health plan options, including domestic partner eligibility
• And more!

UW Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Protected Veterans, Women, and individuals with Disabilities. We strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is home to a diverse workforce where employees at all levels model knowledge of, belief in and a commitment to cultural competence.