Senior Accountant

Company: Solarity Credit Union
Location: Yakima
Posted on: April 14, 2025

Job Description:

Solarity Credit Union is seeking a fulltime Senior Accountant at our North 5th branch in Yakima!

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

As a Solarity Senior Accountant, you will assist in developing and implementing effective departmental and accounting strategies, policies, and procedures. Effectively prepare, maintain, and report internal and external financial records and analyses. Perform and oversee investor accounting function and provide related support to all departments. Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with Credit Union employees, including management.

The Cultural Fit

If the following Core Values resonate with who you are in your life, this might be the perfect fit for you:

Courage: Having the fortitude to remain accountable, maintain the self-esteem of teammates and having the confidence to make decisions based on good judgment.
Impact: Pursues meaningful results to make a positive difference, not satisfied with the status quo, and you want to constantly exceed the expectations of members and coworkers.
Passion: You have a member-obsessed mindset and bring energy and focus to all aspects of your job. You are interested in celebrating wins of others and constantly embrace organization initiatives and change!

The top candidate will...

Have a bachelor's degree in accounting and 6+ years of accounting experience
5+ years of related progressive experience (Financial Institution preferred)
Have GAAP knowledge
Have knowledge of governmental regulations and reporting requirements
Have knowledge of credit union and industry accounting practices and procedures

A Day in the life of a Senior Accountant....

Each day will be a different adventure in this role. A snapshot of the day could look like:

Participate in collaborative and innovative daily huddle
Work to close books within established timeframes
Maintain clean CPA Audits and Regulatory Exams
Research and reconcile general ledger accounts
Write and maintain accounting procedures and processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
Design, implement and maintain general ledger chart of accounts
Provide extraordinary support to staff
Prepare accurate and timely reports

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package low-cost medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for yourself and your family with a generous employer contribution to your health savings account.
Generous paid time off allowances plus 12 paid holidays annually.
A substantial retirement program match of up to 6% of your annual earnings.
An employee wellness program including EAP coverage and gym reimbursement.
An organizational culture that is committed to your success.
Significant opportunity for career growth.
A supportive leadership team.
Excellent member service-oriented culture.
Hourly pay range $29.01 - $45.32

EEO Statement:

Solarity Credit Union 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. Solarity Credit Union participates in E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact us at 509.248.1720, ext. 1520 for assistance.

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