Sr. Accounting Project Analyst

Grade:

111

Pay:

Starting Salary: $109,500 Pay Range: $97,039-$122,335

Schedule:

This position is hybrid and remote eligible for up to 40% of the time. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Must be flexible to meet current and future business needs.

Purpose of Position:

This position is accountable for the effective management and support of the ongoing budget/forecast processes and to develop and implement new analysis to support these efforts. The incumbent will be the lead subject matter technical expert in terms of implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory changes. Responsibilities will also include design and implementation of internal controls to further enhance current documentation and processes in support of the growth of the credit union.

Accountabilities:

Manage the ongoing period financial budget and forecast as it relates to non-interest income/expenses

• Manage the Axiom financial reporting and budgeting platform to ensure a stable environment for all users

• Play a vital role in coordinating the various planning cycles

• Support end users during the various planning cycles to ensure data collection is accurate

• Prepare or create financial models, analyses, spreadsheet, charts and presentation that effectively presents data and analytical findings as needed

• Analyze general ledger accounts in support of the planning process

• Identify and recommend future enhancement to the planning process and systems

Serve as Credit Union's subject matter expert for all accounting technical matters

• Monitor and assess impact of proposed accounting and regulatory changes

• Lead the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards and other relevant regulatory changes

• Author and maintain technical accounting memos to document assumptions and conclusions reached related to the matter at hand

• Collaborate with internal customers to ensure appropriate implementation of accounting standards and subsequent changes.

• Provide information to accounting team or internal customers on emerging accounting and reporting matters that have implication on the business

• Be a key stakeholder for accounting and other internal customers and provide technical accounting conclusions along with education on the accounting concepts

Develop, implement and monitor compliance with internal control framework over financial reporting

• Develop and document a comprehensive internal control framework related to transactional risk and financial reporting

• Develop and execute a plan for ongoing monitoring of the effectiveness of the financial reporting controls and make adjustment as necessary

• Identify any financial reporting gaps and assist in the remediation

Lead and participate on corporate projects

• Represents the accounting group on cross-functional projects

• Lead investigation and implementation of projects for the accounting group in support of strategic initiatives

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in accounting, finance, business administration or related fields required

• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience

• Master degree and/or CPA in lieu of years of experience

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting pronouncements required.

• Excellent PC Skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc…); Expert Excel formula and modeling skills

• Solid working knowledge of general ledger and financial planning systems; Prologue and Axiom knowledge is a plus

• Self-start and work independently with limited direction and within a team

• Proactive approach to problem solving, demonstrating critical thinking skills

• Manage multiple concurrent deadlines, and prioritize work load while balancing speed and accuracy

• Work successfully in an ambiguous environment

• Build relationships with managers across the Credit Union to effectively coordinate and complete tasks in areas of responsibility

• Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, functional and operational processes, policies, analysis and results

• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting policies and develop conclusion using discretion and judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified internal auditor (CIA)

• Financial industry/banking experience preferred

• Understanding of NCUA, SEC FINRA policies, procedures and regulation and their applicability to ESL Federal Credit Union and Subsidiaries

• Project management experience.

• Experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, strategic planning with financial services industry is highly desirable. Public Accounting experience preferred.

We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ESL recognizes the importance of a culture that embraces diversity and values individual differences. We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce at all levels that mirrors the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to create an inclusive, respectful and equitable environment, which makes ESL a great place to work!

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