NASA Federal Credit Union is in search of a skilled Technical Tax and Audit Accountant. The Technical Tax and Audit Accountant will conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making processes identify trends and provide insights into the companys financial performance. This position will continuously monitorBoard Policies Financial guidelines programs accounting policies and procedures and third-party vendor adjustments ensuring consistency and adherence to relevant accounting standards and NCUA guidelines. It will collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits providing necessary documentation schedules and explanations related to technical accounting matters. The Technical Tax and Audit Accountant will assist with NCUA examination by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation as well as collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate accounting treatment of complete transactions and business events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following with other duties as assigned.
Remains cognizant of and adheres to credit union policies and procedures and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Achieves department metrics and goals develops within the team and lives the NASA FCU Core Values.
Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that include work that is analytical creative evaluative and advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice.
Understands managements strategic business unit goals and assist in developing tactical processes both in procedures and utilizing software capabilities to support those goals.
Maintains training documentation historical files internal procedures and assists with updating policies.
Applies policies and procedures as well as federal state and local regulations governing general accounting practices to ensure accurate and effective adherence.
Performs qualitative and quantitative data analysis using analytical techniques tools models & simulations.
Analyzes reviews documents and substantiates period to period variances within monthly financial statements for NASA Federal and/or the CUSOs.
Develops data visualizations and/or dashboard reporting for management review of financial and operational results.
Evaluates operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepares documents for internal and external audits as well as the NCUA examination.
Performs research on tax related issues and assists with the preparation and review of tax forms.
Advanced skill in presenting findings conclusions alternatives and information clearly and concisely.
Serves on automated financial systems improvement and product configuration initiatives.
Establishes modifies documents and coordinates implementation of accounting control procedures.
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance and/or related business is required; with at least 5 years of related experience and/or training with a strong background in accounting principles and practices is preferred.
Requires a thorough knowledge of the fundamental doctrines theories GAAP and terminology of accountancy and often entails a basic understanding of such related fields of business law statistics and general management.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex financial transactions and resolve technical accounting issues.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.
Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.
Must be skilled in the use of MS Word.
Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment driven by deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty.
The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his/her work product.
Proficiency in financial reporting and accounting software(s); Project Management software; Spreadsheet software.
The current software systems utilized are Symitar FICS Mortgage Accountant and Mortgage Servicer SAGE DocuSign Smartsheets MS-Excel Spreadsheet software MS-Word Word Processing software ProfitStars Model Management Blackline Call Report Pro nCino and several 3rd party lending platforms.
Our Generous Benefit Package Includes:
Salary: $77500 - $11000 / Annually
NASA Federal Credit Union offers an array of benefits including comprehensive healthcare 401(k) paid leave remote work options for applicable positions and more.
Insurance coverage begins the 1st day of the month following 30 days after hire date.
*100% Credit Union-Paid
Full-Time Employee Benefits (Includes all Part-Time benefits listed below)
Health Insurance (Choice of two nationwide PPO plans)
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