Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Position Summary

The Accountant’s role is to maintain adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role works closely with Accounting and Finance in the areas of accounts payable, general ledger reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, taxes, and financial reporting duties while ensuring all internal controls are being enforced. This position assists leadership with internal and external financial reporting and examinations as well as regulatory reporting.

This position performs other special projects and assignments as assigned.

GREENSTATE CULTURE:

At Green State,our purpose is to create lasting value for our members, our communities, and one another. We empower our teams to create opportunities that strengthen financial well‑being, transform lives, and enhance the vitality of the communities we serve. We know our success—now and in the future—is deeply rooted in fostering an engaging, diverse, and inclusive workplace where everyone knows they matter, their work makes an impact, and their everyday commitment to living our values is what brings our mission to life.

Salary range for this position is $69,280.38 - $80,996.76 with a progressive benefit package.

Performs essential duties and responsibilities in the following areas which may include but are not limited to those listed and are subject to change.

• Adheres to the Credit Union's core values and Service Standards in conducting Green State's mission and vision.
• Demonstrates a positive member service (internal and external) focus at all times.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
• Ensures confidentiality of member information.
• Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Performs preparation and posting of journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, and fixed asset transactions, while upholding complete and accurate work papers and support.
• Performs detailed financial analysis to ensure accuracy and timeliness of the financial close, including identifying and resolving expense allocation discrepancies and communicating findings as appropriate.
• Supports the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements.
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of miscellaneous monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Partners with other departments to ensure accurate coding, capitalizing expenses when appropriate, resolve discrepancies, and enhance process efficiency.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors current knowledge of tax legislation changes, rulings, regulations, and litigation specific to accounting operations.
• Assists in preparing and issuing all required IRS forms for both member-facing and organizational reporting, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Completes journal entries, prepares supporting schedules, maintains accurate record keeping, and contributes to financial statement preparation for all organizational subsidiaries.
• Oversees state unclaimed property compliance, including monitoring requirements, preparing and submitting required reports, and ensuring timely and accurate escheatment of eligible items.
• Assists with regulatory reporting, including preparation of the NCUA 5300 Call Report.
• Assists and supports leadership in responding effectively to auditors as well as state and federal examiners, including coordinating requests, audit findings, ensuring inquiries and responses are accurate, comprehensive and facilitate generally accepted accounting principles and financial compliance requirements.
• Assists and collaborates with the Leadership Team in the creation of the annual budget, under the direction of the Director Accounting.
• Upholds internal control standards to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains confidentiality of members and financial information.
• Performs additional projects or assignments based on department needs, including system updates or process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or closely related field required.
• At least two years of…