Supports the financial operations and management of the Credit Union through such accounting functions as account payables, employee payroll, daily reconcilement of change fund, item processing and other cash-related accounts.
Job Duties:
May perform any of the following:
Daily and monthly cash reconcilement
Complete government reports
Prepare financial statements for subsidiaries (i.e. Consumer Financial Services, LLC.)
Assist in investment of excess funds, including investment postings
Process account payables, fixed assets and/or prepaid expenses
Process employee payroll as well as payment and reconcilement of employee insurance, tax withholdings, 401(k) contributions, and 457B distributions
Send and/or receive Credit Union wire transfers
Amortize and balance monthly indirect lending activity
Balance and reconcile daily item processing cash letter
Process daily credit card settlement posting and perform monthly reconciliation
Balance general ledger accounts.
Assist in the month-end closings of SLFCU’s financial statements.
Perform both daily and monthly activity reconciliations.
Promote the service and sales culture by maintaining basic knowledge of products and services and referring members to the appropriate person/department.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements
Experience and Knowledge:
Minimum five years accounting experience (preferably in a financial institution).
Thorough knowledge of accounting/finance concepts and principles.
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel and Word) and accounting software; demonstrates ability to learn new software.
Basic knowledge of Credit Union products and services, features, and benefits.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field, or equivalent number of relevant classes or work experience.
Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. Exhibits daily the Credit Union’s commitment to maintaining a close and caring touch with its members/employees.
Able to gain the cooperation of others and work with internal/external contacts and all levels of staff and management appropriately.
Consistently sets a good example and serves as a role model to others.
Functions well in a team environment.
Communication:
Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial or accounting concepts, policies and procedures clearly and succinctly.
Other Skills:
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
Exhibits exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers/analyzes information skillfully.
Demonstrates excellent math and balancing skills.
Flexible regarding schedule; able to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Sunward, formerly known as Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union (SLFCU), is one of New Mexico’s largest credit unions, serving over 160,000 members and managing more than $4.1 billion in assets. Formed in 1948 by employees of Sandia National Laboratories, Sunward’s footprint now spans 14 branches in New Mexico, with one in Durango, Colorado, and one in Livermore, California.
Sunward has been named by Forbes as a Best-in-State credit union for six consecutive years and Albuquerque’s Best Bank in 2024 by the Albuquerque Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Anyone can apply, and members can enjoy access to leading checking, savings, mortgage, auto, and investment services. Sunward – Banking Made Better. Learn more and apply today at gosunward.org
Sunward is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is an Equal Housing Lender.
Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sunward serves more than 160,000 personal and business members in New Mexico, California, Colorado, and across the United States. Anyone can apply for Sunward membership. Learn more at gosunward.org/whocanjoin
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