Accountant

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Here at UMCU we are passionate about our team members’ growth, success and contribution to our amazing company culture. Consider joining the University of Michigan Credit Union (UMCU) a pillar of the local community for 70 years.

UMCU is currently searching for a bright, professional and friendly Accountant. The Accountant position will be responsible for analyzing financial systems and programs including but not limited to: general ledger, member deposits, dormant accounts, credit union insurance, and select contracts. Assists with the month end closing process and prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports. They will work collaboratively with the team to ensure all necessary transactions are completed as needed.

What's in it for you?

• UMCU was recently named one of Michigan's top workplaces by the Detroit Free Presses Top Workplace Awards Program as well as the Best and Brightest Top Workplace
• Generous medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement and student loan debt repayment, parental leave and plenty of additional amazing benefits!
• Great downtown Ann Arbor location and we pay for the parking
• Paid time off including personal time, sick, vacation and even give back time to volunteer in the community
• Be part of a fast growing organization that gives back to the community it serves

What you will be doing in this role:

• Prepares financial statement account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, income statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Processes and evaluates electronic payments in accordance with wire transfer rules and regulations.
• Identifies process improvements related to accounting systems and internal controls.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with financial requirements by studying existing and new Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Collaborates with team members both within the department and external to the department to ensure financial transactions are complete and accurate.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Maintains organizational confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Understands the UMCU mission, purpose and core values and demonstrates behaviors consistent with all three.
• Maintains knowledge and assists in implementation of all credit union policies and procedures regarding BSA, OFAC, U.S. Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering, S.A.F.E. Act, CFPB regulations and the Customer Identification Program.
• Volunteers in various activities with UMCU or EMCU partners and in the community; occasional or limited onsite responsibilities needed to serve the team and membership.
• Other Duties as assigned.

What you will need for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The environment is typical of an office atmosphere. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The team member is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.