Accounting Officer-Hybrid

• Location 7101 Supra Dr SW,Albany, OR, ,United States
• Base Pay $68,560.00 - $85,700.00 / Year
• Job Category Accounting
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Respect. Integrity. Ethics. Compassion. Humor.

• Paid time off: 10 paid holidays + 5 paid sick days annually
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision starting the 1st of the month after hire
• Upon completion of your 6 th month of employment, you're eligible to enroll in Central Willamette's 401(k) program. Central Willamette Credit Union will match your contributions dollar for dollar up to the first 3% of your gross salary, and 50% of the next 2% of your gross salary.
• Incentive:
  Semi-annual bonus up to 5% of annual salary
• Professional growth:
  Training and development support

The Accounting Officer partners closely with the Controller and CFO to maintain accurate financial operations, strengthen internal controls, support reporting and analysis, and contribute to a constructive, human-centered culture. This role coordinates with Operations/Branches, IT/Systems, and Compliance/Risk/Information Security to resolve issues, improve processes, and protect confidential information. The Accounting Officer also supports interactions with external auditors, examiners/regulators, and vendors/service providers through organized documentation and timely follow-up.

• Review and approve daily and monthly accounting entries; investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution with appropriate accountability.
• Complete and/or approve daily, weekly, and monthly GL certifications as assigned; apply strong control awareness.
• Monitor and verify completion of all departmental GL certifications.
• Ensure timely completion of Accounting Work Orders; partner with Accounting staff and cross-functional teams; communicate status and risks proactively.
• Approve outgoing wires up to established limits using sound judgment, documentation, and strict confidentiality; escalated exceptions to the Controller.

• Oversee assigned month-end close activities and required reporting in coordination with the Controller and Accounting team; maintain accuracy and timeliness consistent with GAAP.
• Provide reporting, planning, and analytical support to the Controller and CFO; communicate clearly while balancing deadlines and stakeholder needs.
• Partner with impacted departments to validate transactions, timing, and supporting documentation.
• Provide training, mentoring, and day-to-day functional support to Accounting staff on procedures, reconciliations, documentation standards, and workflow/system questions.
• Promote consistent work practices and knowledge sharing while maintaining appropriate boundaries; model confidentiality and judgment.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment and use appropriate humor to support constructive communication.

• Assist with preparation of the Quarterly 5300 report, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission in partnership with the Controller and (as needed) Compliance/Risk.
• Support annual Form 990 filing by compiling/validating documentation, coordinating inputs, and communicating progress and timelines.

• Support external audits and examinations by compiling, organizing, and validating requested materials; coordinate with internal partners while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with resolution of findings by tracking deliverables, coordinating documentation, and communicating status professionally with stakeholders and (as appropriate) auditors/examiners/regulators.

• Create, update, and maintain Accounting procedures in partnership with the Controller (including updates to CUKnow); keep documentation accurate and current.
• Identify and recommend process improvements; collaborate cross-functionally to support adoption with professionalism and empathy.
• Coordinate with vendors/service providers to resolve issues…