Accountant

Texell Credit Union, named one of the best credit unions to work for in the nation by the Credit Union Journal, is seeking a Staff Accountant to work onsite at our Temple, TX headquarters. Must have a BA or BS in Accounting or Finance -or- at least four (4) years of accounting experience. And, if you are looking to become a CPA, Texell is willing to provide support for CPA exam prep materials and CPA work experience requirements.

Texell has been honored with the Excellence in Lending Award from CUNA Mutual Group, the Desjardins Adult Financial Literacy Award from the Texas Credit Union League, the “Best Bank/Credit Union” by the readers of the Temple Daily Telegram, “Best Credit Union” by the readers of the Killeen Daily Herald and the Belton Journal and consistently earns the highest five-star, superior rating for financial soundness from Bauer Financial.

As a Staff Accountant, you will:

- Review general ledger transactions and reconcile general ledger accounts.

- Prepare financial reports; ensure complete/accurate financial, statistical, and account records of the Credit Union.

- Assist with annual budget preparation and financial forecasting.

- Assist with accounts payable as needed.

- Work with examiners and auditors on year-end audits, internal audits, and periodic examinations.

- Assist in the development of accounting procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs.

- Assist in the development of accounting related policy and procedure statements to ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

- Participate on various project teams to implement operational improvements and new products and services.

- Work on other assigned tasks as needed.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has graduated with a BA, BS in Accounting or Finance -or- has at least four (4 ) years of accounting experience (required).

- Has a good understanding of FHLMC, FNMA and FHLB MFP rules and guidelines.

- Is proficient with Microsoft 365 products including Word and Excel.

- Has a great attitude and sees life with a "glass half full" outlook.

- Is a good communicator and enjoys collaborating with a team.

- Can adhere to the highest ethical standards and always exhibit professional conduct.

We want you to know:

- Texell offers an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K with a dollar for dollar match up to 6%, paid vacation time, and paid sick leave! Vacation and sick time accruals start on your 1st day with the credit union and any unused time may roll over to the next year.

- Texell holds company events such as Yearly Awards Banquet, Employee Family Day, Back to School Supplies for your Kids, and more!

- We participate in sporting events such as the annual Corporate Challenge with the City of Temple (don't mess with our volleyball team!).

- Texell is passionate about helping our community and we volunteer for several events each month with our team called Texell Serves such as food pantry distributions, blood drives, Santa for a Senior, and many more!