Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Analyst to support accurate financial reporting and core accounting operations for a credit union in Macomb County. This role is responsible for producing timely financial information, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and supporting compliance-driven reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and a hands-on approach to month-end and year-end activities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, supporting schedules, footnotes, and reporting packages used for internal and external purposes.

• Complete regulatory, operational, and management reports by gathering financial data, validating accuracy, and presenting meaningful analysis.

• Lead month-end close activities by posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, reviewing balances, and finalizing ledger activity across related accounts.

• Examine financial transactions to ensure proper treatment under generally accepted accounting principles and resolve discrepancies when identified.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and coordinate requested materials for audits, examinations, and other review processes.

• Evaluate general ledger and settlement activity to identify control gaps, improve accuracy, and strengthen accounting procedures.

• Contribute to the enhancement of accounting methods, internal policies, and process workflows to support efficient and compliant operations.

• Prepare and coordinate required tax filings and escheatment reporting, including applicable federal, state, and local submissions.

• Support wire transfer accounting and related reconciliation activities to help ensure complete and accurate recording of cash movement.Accounting

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.

• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliation practices, and call or regulatory reporting.

• Experience preparing financial statements, variance analysis, expense analysis, and other financial reviews.

• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Understanding of GAAP and its application to transaction review, reporting, and account classification.

• Background supporting tax filings, regulatory reporting, audits, or examinations in a financial services environment is preferred.

• Proficiency in identifying process improvement opportunities and strengthening accounting controls.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$85,000.00 Yearly

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