Job Description
Join Our Team as Accounting Specialist!
Full-Time | 40 hours/week
Fully Benefited including Health, Vision, Dental, Medical & Dependent Flex, Life, Long-Term Disability, Aflac and EAP.
Staff enjoy 3 weeks of vacation per year, paid holidays, personal days, paid volunteer hours, inclement weather pay, generous bereavement leave and more!
As SFCU we invest in our staff through paid professional development and networking opportunities, mentorship program, professional book reimbursement program, regular team building, and a goal to promote from within whenever possible.
$19.70-$23.00/hour DOE wage is negotiable for candidates with valuable education and/or experience.
At SFCU, we value integrity, collaboration and commitment to exceptional service. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy accuracy in numbers and want to contribute to an institution where your work matters, we’d love to hear from you.
The Accounting Specialist will play a critical role within our Finance/Accounting team by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts and supporting our monthly close and reporting activities. This position ensures that SFCU’s accounting functions run smoothly, efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Sentinel, we do more than crunch the numbers—we build relationships, solve problems, and support each other every step of the way. As a proud credit union, we live by the people helping people philosophy, and that includes taking great care of our employees.
We offer:
- A full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flex spending, and more)
- Generous PTO and holiday pay
- Bonuses and incentives for performance
- A supportive, team-centered work environment
- Opportunities to grow your career and make a difference
What You’ll Do
- Record, classify and process financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payments, member transactions and journal entries.
- Review, process, classify, accurately enter and scan accounts payable, and credit card payments for CFO review.
- Preparing and issuing payments to vendors in a timely manner
- Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts, bank statements, subsidiary ledgers and other accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist in month-end and year-end close procedures, including preparing and generating financial reports for management review.
- Record keeping: maintain accurate and organized files for invoices, and payment records.
- Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with standards (e.g., GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate with vendors, members or internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, answer inquiries and ensure timely processing of accounting tasks.
- Support audit preparation and documentation, assist in external or internal audits and help coordinate with the auditor as needed.
- Utilize accounting software, spreadsheets (e.g., Excel), and other systems to record, analyze and report relevant financial data in a timely manner.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies or discrepancies and recommending corrective action.
Who You Are
- At least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license
- High school diploma required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
- 1-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems required.
- Credit union or banking experience preferred but not required
- A people-person who’s comfortable multitasking and solving problems
- Strong organizational, communication and problem solving skills, with a high degree of attention to detail
- Organized, dependable, and ready to learn
- Able to keep information confidential and work with integrity
- Physically able to sit, stand, and lift up to 25 lbs when needed
What We’re Looking For
You’re someone who:
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Handles busy days with a calm, can-do attitude
- Takes initiative and asks great questions
- Enjoys helping others and making things easier for them
- Takes pride in your accuracy and attention to detail
- Wants to be part of a team that truly cares
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Send your resume to hr@sentinelfcu.org or apply directly through our careers page.
We’re excited to meet you!
Sentinel Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees