Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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$75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Dow Great Western Credit Union ($47M, Antioch, CA) is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. Serving more than 2,000 loyal members, Dow Great Western Credit Union (DGWCU) is well-positioned for continued growth and long‑term success. Established in 1938, DGWCU has spent over 87 years providing exceptional service, innovative financial solutions, and lasting value‑building meaningful relationships founded on trust, integrity, and commitment to our members.

Every day, our small but dedicated team brings our mission to life: to empower and grow our community together. Through collaboration, personalized service, and a genuine commitment to our members’ success, we strive to make a positive difference in every interaction. Guided by our mission, we work toward our shared vision of “Financial prosperity for our community,” ensuring that each decision, product, and service supports the financial well‑being and long‑term success of those we serve.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the credit union’s financial operations by maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial statements and reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounting standards. Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, this position will collaborate closely with the leadership team to support timely financial insights and strategic decision‑making.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and initiative‑taking Senior Accountant who thrives in a collaborative and member‑focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, with experience in GAAP, reconciliations, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, ideally within a financial institution or credit union.

The ideal candidate is not only technically skilled but also an effective communicator, able to translate complex financial data into clear insights for colleagues and the leadership team. This individual is highly organized, excels at prioritizing multiple responsibilities, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial information.

This individual is solutions‑focused and adaptable, with a passion for supporting a credit union that values its employees, members, and members of the community. If you are someone who enjoys a dynamic, team‑oriented workplace where your expertise directly impacts financial success and member satisfaction, we want to hear from you!

The Ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field and 3‑5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution or credit union. You should possess strong knowledge of GAAP, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, along with proficiency in accounting software and Excel. Attention to detail, analytical skills, problem‑solving abilities, and effective communication are essential, and experience with data import tools is a plus.

The salary range for this position is approximately $75,000–$80,000 annually.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

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