UNFCU

Accountant

UNFCU  •  $80k - $90k/yr  •  Long Island City, NY (Hybrid)  •  54 minutes ago
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Job Description

Why join this team

Analyze, document, and review financial transactions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with internal controls. Support audit requests and prepare ad hoc financial reports as needed. Collaborate with team members to continuously improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

  • This position is hybrid.
  • NYC Salary Range: $80,070 - $90,000 annually: compensation is commensurate to geographic location.

What you'll do

  • Regardless of seniority or role, uphold UNFCU’s mission, core values, and guiding principles by providing an exceptional service experience to colleagues and members alike through consistent demonstration of our service excellence behaviors
  • Manage end-to-end accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Lease Accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, vendor maintenance, and payment processing in compliance with company policies and controls
  • Prepare monthly reporting packages, support AP reporting, and continuously analyze and improve accounting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Update the credit union’s Accounting Procedures Manual as required or requested
  • Support internal, external, and regulatory audits (NCUA, CPA, internal) by performing reconciliations, monitoring transactions, and contributing to the effectiveness of internal controls
  • Provide ad hoc analyses, assist team members as needed, and perform additional duties to support overall accounting and operational objectives
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and UNFCU’s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct

What we're seeking

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting • 3-5 years of accounting experience in banking or financial services
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP), including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, amortization, consolidations, and internal control best practices; banking or credit union experience preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to improve workflows, validate data, and perform detailed financial analysis with high accuracy.
  • Excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across teams, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.

What makes you stand out

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Accounts Payable
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Experience creating and preparing financial reports

Who we are

UNFCU is a global not-for-profit financial institution that serves the UN community. We are committed to providing peace of mind to our members and colleagues and strive to achieve service excellence in all that we do. The best part of UNFCU is the people. Those that choose to work with us often find personal fulfillment, professional growth and a purposeful culture.

UNFCU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. UNFCU prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country, federal, state or local laws.

UNFCU

About UNFCU

The United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU), founded in 1947, is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative that offers a range of banking, investment and insurance products and services to the global UN community. We have more than 200,000 members in over 200 countries, assets in excess of USD $8B, and more than 700 employees. UNFCU is committed to social responsibility and we support causes worldwide. Headquartered in Long Island City - Queens, and with branches in New York City and offices in Washington, D.C. and McLean, VA, UNFCU also has representative offices in Geneva, Switzerland; Vienna, Austria; Nairobi, Kenya, Rome, Italy and Entebbe, Uganda. For more information, visit www.unfcu.org.

As an employer, our benefits are second to none, and include comprehensive medical, dental and vision; 401k with dollar for dollar matching contributions and immediate vesting; a generous defined benefit cash balance plan; tuition reimbursement; volunteer time off; company paid life & disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; and maternity/paternity leave to name a few!

We are committed to embedding diversity in all areas of our business. We promote an environment of equity and inclusion where we embrace and leverage our differences to drive organizational success. Our staff is representative of the global membership we serve.

Because of this diversity, we can understand, communicate, empathize, and connect with each and every member. Our employees, and the exceptional service they provide, are our core strength as we provide peace of mind to our members.

UNFCU has a dedicated Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Council and several business resource groups (BRGs) comprised of staff volunteers. Each BRG hosts educational events and activities to empower their members and allies. The BRGs also identify and implement measurable best practices that further embed DEI in UNFCU’s corporate culture.

An Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Long Island City, NY
Year Founded
1947
Website
unfcu.org
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