Senior Accountant- Financial Reporting (Hybrid in Syracuse, NY)

Empower FCU Purpose: At every stage of life, positively impact members by providing affordable financial services.
Empower FCU Core Values: Fairness, Integrity & Honesty
Empower FCU Strategic Pillars:
• World-Class Employee Experience
• Best-In-Class Member Experience
• Growth for Impact
• Shared Value in the Community
Empower Federal Credit Union offers excellent benefits including...
Medical and Dental Insurance, 401K with Employer Match, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off and more!

A World-Class Employee Experience: We are at our best when we are developing genuine relationships, looking out for one another, freely and honestly sharing information, and working together. We succeed when we rise above our departments, roles, and individual interests to come together, to move forward together. Each of us plays a crucial role in creating a positive work environment and we encourage all our employees to actively contribute to embracing Empower’s values and supporting those around you.
Be Yourself, Belong with Empower: The strength of Empower is in the unique backgrounds, voices, talents, & experiences of each person. With a culture of belonging, we enable teamwork, spark innovation, and fuel success.

Please note: All candidates will be subject to a background check to determine employment eligibility. For roles that require an NMLS you may be subject to a credit check.


Role:
The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is responsible for developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports that provide clear insight into credit union performance, emerging trends, and potential risks and opportunities. The role oversees all finance-related regulatory reporting requirements, including accurate and timely preparation of the NCUA 5300 Call Report. This position supports the VP/Controller and SVP/CFO by preparing financial analysis and materials for Board and Committee presentations.
The Senior Accountant also contributes to the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial results for both the Credit Union and its CUSO entities.
Location: Our headquarters are based in Syracuse, NY. We work in a Hybrid Model requiring a minimum of 5 days in office per month.
The annual salary range for this position is: $75,699.51-$113,549.27.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
30% Financial Reporting & Accounting Guidance:
- Design, develop, and prepare management reports with accuracy.
- Prepare and maintain loan participation reports for distribution to participants.
- Provide accounting guidance to all functions within the organization.
- Ensure sound accounting practices and internal controls to protect the Credit Union's assets.
20% Regulatory Reporting:
- Prepare the NCUA 5300 Call Report with accuracy.
- Understand Call Report instructions and departmental inputs.
- Prepare additional required regulatory reports.
20% CUSO Accounting Management:
- Manage the accounting function for CUSO entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain general ledgers, execute month-end close by recording journal entries and accruals.
- Reconcile accounts and intercompany activity on a timely basis.
20% Higher-Level Accounting Functionality:
- Analyze complex accounting areas, including the Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans and
Leases, month-end accruals, and cost center expenditure postings.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of transactions and activities driving journal entries.
10% Reconciliation & Validation:
- Validate and reconcile loan and deposit files with AIRES files at least quarterly.
- Collaborate with departments to identify, document, and resolve reconciling items.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:
See Dayforce (HRIS) Performance Management for Goals upon start in role, and annually.

Knowledge and Skills:
Experience: 4 to 6 years in accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and/or financial analysis.
- Experience preparing complex financial statements, supporting month-end close, or working with regulated financial institutions is highly valuable.
- Candidates with a combination of relevant experience and transferable skills are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet the exact years listed. Empower FCU recognizes and values diverse professional backgrounds that contribute to success in this role.

Education: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- In lieu of a degree, industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGMA, CFA, or advanced accounting/financial reporting certificates) may be considered.
- Candidates with e