General Ledger Accountant

About Columbia Credit Union

Columbia CU is a full-service financial institution with $2.3 billion in assets, over 100k members and we pride ourselves in our commitment to “Making Life Better” in the communities we serve.  Since 1952, our commitment toward “Making Life Better” has earned us accolades and we are honored to be the recipient of several local community recognitions:

• Best of Clark County Award / The Columbian - 2008-2025


• Best in Business Award / Vancouver Business Journal - 2013-2024


• Corporate Philanthropy Award / Portland Business Journal - 2017-2025

Columbia CU Guiding Principles

Vision: The most trusted, respected, and sought-after financial institution, providing innovative solutions and support for our employees, members, and communities we serve.

Mission: Bringing people together to make life better for themselves and their communities. 

Value Proposition: Earning your trust with knowledgeable people and digital options so you can bank “Columbia” how and when you want.

Leadership Philosophy: Leaders at Columbia CU inspire enthusiasm and accountability that drive our mission. Leaders build engagement and communicate honestly and openly. By rallying everyone around our shared vision, Leaders model and expect the best from individuals and teams.

Core Values

People - We have a passion for helping each other and our members.

Community - We have a passion for contributing to the success and growth of the communities we serve.

Financial Wellness - We have a passion for providing the financial education, tools and assistance that create financial wellness and stability for our organization, each other, our members and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employee - eligible the 1st of the month following hire date


• Accrued PTO, Accrued Extended Sick Time and 11 Paid Bank Holidays


• 401k Match- 100% match up to 6% employee contribution


• Tuition Assistance


• And More!

About The Role 

Assist with maintaining an accurate general ledger system by performing daily and monthly accounting functions such as preparing general ledger journal entries, trial balance review and account analysis, and monthly reconciliations. Assists the Accountant I position when needed. Maintain thorough knowledge of accounting controls/procedures in relation to GAAP. Must be continually alert for improving efficiencies in the Finance department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform general ledger variance and account analysis. Review general ledgers for accuracy of charges to departments and budget categories. Identify areas that need adjustment and/or correction.


• Perform secondary review of monthly financial reports for the Board of Directors and Executive team as well as other Departments under direction of the Senior Accountant and VP Controller.


• Prepare regulatory reporting with accuracy (weekly).


• Prepare documentation and reports for monthly, quarterly, and yearly regulatory reporting.


• Serve as backup for Accountant I in their absence.


• Assist VP Controller and Senior Accountant with period end closing processes.


• Participate in department and corporate projects as needed.


• Assist with monitoring, updating and managing general ledger functionality and how it corresponds with the financial reporting processes to keep up with the Credit Union’s growth.


• Provide direction and support for all areas of the credit union in conjunction with general ledger reconciliation.


• Create and maintain training for staff to utilize when assigned GL reconciliation responsibilities.


• Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation. Discuss with VP Controller or Senior Accountant.


• Abide by credit union policies and department procedures, updating any that are assigned by the VP Controller.


• Manage the GL reconciliation submission process, ensuring that the supporting information complies with professional and regulatory standards.


• Reconcile general ledgers assigned by VP Controller.


• Download and/or initiate necessary files for the GL reconciliation software application.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.


• 4+ years of professional accounting experience with working knowledge of GAAP.
  
  
  
  • Preferred 2+ years of professional general ledger and journal entry experience for a mid-size/enterprise size corporation
  
  
  • Preferred 1+ years of professional Accounts Payable experience for a mid-size/enterprise size corporation.
  
  
  • Preferred Financial Institution experience.
  
  
  
  


• Must have an intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and be able to navigate other computerized database systems.


• Experience with computerized accounting systems.
  
  
  
  • Working knowledge of Prologue preferred.
  
  
  
  


• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team environment.


• Demonstrated organization skills and ability to prioritize workload.


• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication abilities, articulating complex problems if they arise.


• Experience with applying the Lean process improvement principles is preferred.

COMPENSATION

• $32.00 - 35.00/per hour


• Eligible for performance incentives. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA

Must be 18 or older to apply