Accounting & Data Analyst

Spirit of Alaska Credit Union is seeking an Accounting & Data Analyst to support day-to-day accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting with data-driven analysis. This onsite role in Fairbanks, AK focuses on month-end accounting, reconciliation work, loan portfolio performance analysis, and ongoing improvements to reporting and data quality using tools like Excel, Tableau, and nCino.

• Handle general ledger reconciliations, postings, and month-end accounting functions.
• Prepare, pay, and file accounts payable while ensuring correct general ledger coding and supporting documentation.
• Complete company credit card reconciliations, wire processing, and assigned daily or monthly balancing activities.
• Manage investment accounting, including accruals, amortizations, dividend postings, and related reconciliations.
• Calculate and maintain the allowance for credit losses using CECL calculations, and support asset-liability management (ALM) analysis and offering rate calculations.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, quarterly NCUA Call Reports, year-end 1099 forms, and property tax payments and accruals, including audit and regulatory examination support.
• Maintain and improve monthly reporting in Excel, Tableau dashboards, board financial dashboards, and Loan Limits reports.
• Prepare monthly loan data extracts for nCino and assist with database queries, economic projections, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data accuracy, and operational efficiency using Tableau, nCino, and other technology solutions.
• Build additional reports, dashboards, and analyses as requested.
• Manage assigned vendor relationships and related systems, including Tableau, Callahan,
  -Pal, nCino, and Advanced Fraud Solutions.
• Support projects tied to online account opening, financial technology, data systems, and process improvement.
• Research potential technology solutions and recommend tools that may improve efficiency, reporting, or member service.
• Collaborate with employees and departments to resolve accounting, reporting, and data processing issues.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential financial and business records in line with credit union policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to meet departmental and organizational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.
• Financial institution experience preferred
  .
• Relevant internship experience may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot
  , plus data reporting experience.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.

• Microsoft Office
• ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot
• Excel, Tableau
• nCino, CECL
• NCUA Call Reports
• Callahan,
  -Pal
• Advanced Fraud Solutions

• Location: Fairbanks, AK (onsite)
• Job type: Full-time
• Salary: $65,000 per year (from $65,000.00 per year)
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Work location: In person
• Ability to commute: Fairbanks, AK 99701 (required)

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance and more