Respect. Integrity. Ethics. Compassion. Humor.

At our Credit Union these five core values aren?t just words on a wall, they are our daily way of life. Our purpose is to build local loyalty, connect to community and make life easier for those we serve. To accomplish this, we hire team members who demonstrate a strong desire to serve others, who embrace change, who are eager to learn and who enjoy a good laugh.

At Central Willamette Credit Union we are laser-focused on building a stronger financial future for each of our members and we?re particularly passionate about making the communities of the Willamette Valley even better places to live, work and play. We do this by training our sales and service team members to become Financial Advocates who work tirelessly to improve our members? financial lives. And we don?t stop there. We are fanatical supporters of the non-profit organizations that create the fabric of the communities we call home. You?ll regularly see us sponsoring and volunteering for events with the Boys and Girls Clubs, SafeHaven Humane Society, The United Way, The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV), and the Albany Public Schools Foundation just to name a few. Our team members are encouraged to give of their time and talents as servant leaders, furthering our quest to make the world a more just and caring place.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Accountant will provide accounting support to major financial accounting areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting and reconciliation. Responsible for all accounting tasks related to cash management, investments, member shares and loans, and a wide range of analytical analysis. Preparation of regulatory filings including federal withholding and tax reports. Assist with annual external audit examination by preparing and submitting requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit. Assist with internal audit examinations by preparing and submitting requested materials. Make independent decisions in all aspects of this position, and work collaboratively with accounting staff, Controller, and CFO to provide services consistent with the Credit Union's mission and philosophy. This position will also act as a mentor to others in the accounting department and assist in the training within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Train and mentor members of the accounting staff
• Approve wires up to established limits
• Manage the day-to-day duties of the Accounting department in the absence of the Controller and CFO
• Maintain daily reconciliations
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly GL certifications as assigned
• Assist with annual Form 990 filing
• Ensure all Accounting Work Order requests are processed in a timely manner
• Assists with examination and audit preparation and resolution of regulatory and audit findings.
• Assist with the completion of month-end closing process and required financial reports
• Work with Controller to create, update and maintain all Accounting-related procedures, including updating CUKnow
• Contribute to the cooperation, collaboration and effectiveness of the team
• Performs all responsibilities in accordance with CWCU Values, compliance, regulatory and Information Protection requirements
• Attend training and comply with CWCU policies and procedures as well as applicable State and Federal regulations
• Performs additional duties as assigned