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At Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. With competitive pay, outstanding benefits, a supportive team environment, and endless growth opportunities, you’ll have everything you need to thrive.
We take pride in our team, who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional service and offer smart financial solutions to our members. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference in helping people and giving back to the community, we’d love to have you on board!
Now Hiring: Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will partner with accounting management to complete monthly accounting activities, maintain general ledger accounts, and maintain accurate financial records. This position will follow established procedures, perform a range of defined accounting duties, including preparing journal entries, preparing and analyzing financial and accounting reports, and completing numerous account reconciliations. Additionally, they will perform variance research, provide accounting support to all departments, and support credit union initiatives.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Ensure month-end close activities and required journal entries are completed accurately and according to the closing schedule
- Support the financial close, analysis, and reporting processes, including responsibility for select general ledger accounts and activity
- Process and maintain the Accounts Payable workflows and vendor management
- Process daily MoneyGram
- Process daily Cash Letter
- Prepare daily reconciliations for all corporate cash and correspondent bank accounts including Automated Clearing House (ACH), instant payments, and wire transactions
- Prepare other select account reconciliations according to schedule
- Investigate variances and exceptions and provide explanations
- Assist with all internal and external audit requests
- Assist with creation and maintenance of Accounting procedures
- Process Foundation checks in Quickbooks
- Maintain financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Perform all duties consistent with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations as well as credit union policies
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES, if any: This position has no supervisory responsibilites.
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge
- Knowledge of compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Knowledge of Credit Union or Banking Accounting regulations and compliance
- Knowledge of monthly accounting cycle and month-end close procedures
Skills
- Proficient with MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel functions
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome
Abilities
- Work independently and collaboratively, take ownership, and apply sound reasoning to daily tasks
- Read and understand complex instructions and correspondence
- Analyze raw data, summarize findings, and research current and emerging accounting practices
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, well organized, and able to manage time effectively
- Strong multitasking, problem solving, and practical application skills
- Work in fast paced environments without compromising quality or accuracy
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Build relationships and promote positive interactions with team members, members, and vendors by providing friendly, helpful, and efficient service
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, patience, active listening, and sound judgement
- Ability to quickly learn new computer systems and programs
Education and/or Experience
- 1+ years of related experience in finance or accounting; experience in the financial industry is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; experience with concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field preferred
Are you ready to grow with us? Apply today!
Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee and applicant is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, genetics, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at (978) 451-5001 ext. 7903. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of related experience in finance or accounting
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP compliance
- Knowledge of credit union or banking accounting regulations and compliance
- Knowledge of monthly accounting cycle and month-end close procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
- Experience in the financial industry
- Educational or professional concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
What We Do
At Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, we are dedicated to helping our members make smart financial choices. Since opening our doors in 1912, we’ve been able to serve over 100,000 members and reach an asset size of over $2.2 billion. As a credit union, we return our profits to members in the form of better yields on savings products, lower rates on loans, little to no fees, and free convenient services – benefits we understand make a huge difference in the lives of our members. Our extensive product offerings serve as a source of support for the goals of members, whether personal or business-related. We offer checking and savings accounts, business and consumer loans, credit and debit cards, and convenient services to make banking easy. In addition to a corporate headquarters in Lowell, MA, we have eight Jeanne D’Arc branches within the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire area, three high school branches, and three Mortgage Loan Centers. HOW WE STARTED Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union began as an establishment where immigrants working in the Lowell mills could turn to for financial stability. Whether they wanted to purchase a home, buy a car, or even start their own business, “the little bank around the corner” made it possible. As the third-oldest credit union in the country, we know what it means to put our members first. Our history is important to us, which is why we are dedicated to supporting our members, neighbors, and surrounding communities by giving back to the place that gave us a home and the opportunity to grow. Through volunteerism, partnerships, and sponsorships, we strive to be a place our community can always rely on.
