Accountant

Peak Credit Union

. Perform accounting work supporting financial record maintenance and financial report preparation .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,720 - $94,080 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting principles and practices, including GAAP, with a strong focus on financial record maintenance, reporting, and reconciliation. Proficient in utilizing Excel for data analysis and reporting within a credit union environment.

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Accounting PrinciplesGAAP KnowledgeExcel Formulas and FunctionsGeneral Ledger MaintenanceCredit Union Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounts PayableReconciliationJournal EntriesFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting DatabasesFixed Assets ManagementPrepaid Expenses ManagementRegulatory ReportingProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingIssue Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Credit UnionFinancial InstitutionAccounting PracticesInternal AuditingExternal Auditing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform accounting work supporting financial record maintenance and financial report preparation
Support complex accounting tasks including GL maintenance, reconciliation, ad hoc financial and management reporting, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Prepaid Expenses
Ensure accounts are accurately charged and maintain systematic records of credit union transactions
Research and resolve discrepancies and accounting errors
Develop and maintain workbooks monitoring daily and monthly credit union activity
Maintain and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts on daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules
Collaborate with branches and departments to obtain information, resolve issues, and correct transactions
Prepare journal entries using GAAP knowledge
Assist with month-end financial statements and accounting reports
Support internal and external auditors and credit union examiners
Assist with state, federal, regulatory, and tax reporting
Maintain knowledge and cross-training to support credit union cash management and accounting staff
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience in a financial institution
Intermediate knowledge of Excel formulas and functions, including pivot tables and lookups
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
Excellent problem-solving abilities for investigating and resolving accounting errors
Knowledge of intermediate GAAP accounting principles
Familiarity with accounting databases and tables
Ability to collaborate with branches and departments to gather information and resolve issues
Meticulous attention to detail for accurate reporting and transaction recording
Advanced knowledge of credit union systems and applications for research, analysis, and reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2.00 per hour bilingual differential for employees who can support members effectively in a second language, subject to verification
Performance-based compensation incentives
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only coverage at 100%
Health Care FSA (HCFSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) plan
8 hours of vacation accrued monthly
8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
11 paid holidays annually
1 floating holiday
16 hours of self-care time
16 hours of volunteer time