Financial Accountant II

Pay Range

Target Pay Range: $88,000.00–$ annually. Full Pay Range: $68,300.00–$ annually. Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job‑related skills, experience, and education or training. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role.

• 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%) – 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
• Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
• PTO Program + Exchange Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match

As a Financial Accountant II, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that drives critical decisions across the organization. You’ll bring clarity to complex transactions, helping maintain strong financial health while supporting initiatives such as an upcoming ERP implementation. Your work will directly influence how effectively we operate and serve our members. This is a role where your analytical mindset and curiosity will help improve processes, strengthen controls, and elevate the way we manage financial data.

• Account Reconciliation & Analysis: monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, dig into discrepancies, and ensure everything ties out accurately across areas such as loans, fixed assets, and payroll.
• Expense Classification & Review: review invoices and transactions, ensuring expenses are properly categorized as capital or operational and aligned with general ledger standards.
• Financial Integrity & Compliance: maintain the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaboration & Business Support: partner with teams across the credit union, helping resolve accounting issues and providing insights that support better business decisions.
• Journal Entries & Close Process: prepare daily and month‑end journal entries and play a key role in the month‑end and year‑end close, including trend analysis and reporting.
• Fixed Asset Accounting: take ownership of fixed asset processes, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and adjustments—especially within the ERP system.
• Process Improvement & Systems Support: contribute to system enhancements and play an important role in the upcoming ERP implementation, ensuring accounting processes are efficient and scalable.
• Reporting & Audit Support: prepare reports and schedules for audits and regulatory requirements, while supporting ad hoc reporting needs.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance data accuracy across the organization.
• Documentation & Procedures: maintain clear and up‑to‑date documentation to support consistency and operational excellence.

• Opportunity to play a key role in a high‑impact ERP implementation, gaining valuable systems experience.
• Exposure to cross‑functional collaboration, partnering with teams across the organization.
• A role where you can influence process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• The chance to deepen your expertise in fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• A collaborative environment that values curiosity, problem‑solving, and continuous learning.
• Career growth through hands‑on experience with enterprise systems and data tools like Alteryx.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on the financial health of a member‑focused organization.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work or education‑related experience required. Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, including hands‑on experience with month‑end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and applying GAAP principles, with exposure to fixed assets or ERP systems preferred. Experience with managing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to changing business needs, and working both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Desired

Qualifications:

CPA license preferred.

Location:

Candidates must be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, , AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If located in Washington state within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, onsite work on Tuesdays & Wednesdays is requested. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment.

BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.