Senior Accountant I - RCUSG
Redwood credit union
Country: United States of America
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Time Type: Full Time
Posted On: January 22, 2025
ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
Why work for Redwood Credit Union?
• 37th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2024"
• Recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023"
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 19 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.
Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!
Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Senior Accountant I - RCUSG who will be responsible for the processing and generating financial data for RCU Auto Services and RCU Insurance Services, which together represent the accurate financial condition of RCU Services Group (RCUSG). Provides accurate reporting, maintaining financial integrity and strong internal controls. Assists in managing the day-to-day accounting operations in coordination with the RCUSG Accounting Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Department Leadership
• Prepares financial statements according to GAAP guidelines and RCU/RCUSG’s timeline
• Maintains an effective cash management system and forecasts cash needs
• Participates in the preparation of short and long-term forecasts
• Assists in completion of annual review/audit
• Assists in preparation of yearly budget
• Attends manager meetings as requested
• Prepares management reports as requested
• Addresses issues, makes decisions and resolves conflicts
• Ensures that policies and procedures are understood and followed by all staff
• Analyzes problems, evaluates alternatives, and develops and implements sound courses of action in areas of responsibility
• Presents information and ideas clearly with confidence orally and in writing
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of performing assigned responsibilities
• Reviews, maintains, and monitors an adequate system of internal controls
• Ensures timely and accurate recordings of expenses, income, assets, and liabilities
Department Operations
• Analyzes and organizes office operations and procedures
• Presents monthly financial statements to owners and management
• Records daily bank deposit and cash report
• Reconcile selected accounts monthly
• Ensures that all general ledger accounts are current and accurate
• Maintain all general ledger schedules
• Prepare/supervise monthly bank reconciliations
• Ensures compliance with all government regulations
• Prepares tax reports, tax deposits, and tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepares and/or reviews sales commission/charge-back detail reports
• Pays invoices and writes checks in a timely manner
• Oversees collection of past due accounts
• Compiles information and prepares Standards & Benchmark/KPI/Benefit to RCU reports
• Additional tasks for RCUSG and RCU, as needed
Special Projects
•Compiles information and prepares reports as requested by management.