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About the Role

Serve as the Accounting Department's hands-on subject matter expert for day-to-day accounting operations and technical accounting processes. Working closely with the Controller, perform complex accounting work, keep daily and period-end accounting activities on track, and provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to the Accountant and Accounting Specialist. This is a technical leadership role built around expertise and accountability, not formal people management.

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger integrity and prepare or review complex bank, settlement, clearing, and balance sheet reconciliations
Research and resolve complex discrepancies, unusual activity, aged items, and out-of-balance conditions
Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and supporting documentation
Own and coordinate assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and maintain the accounting close checklist
Coordinate and support accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, expenses, corporate card activity, and related reconciliations
Prepare recurring accounting reports, general ledger schedules, and financial information for Controller and management review
Support NCUA Call Report preparation, regulatory reporting, audits, and examinations
Serve as the primary technical resource for the Accountant and Accounting Specialist, providing guidance on complex transactions, reconciliations, discrepancies, and accounting treatment
Review accounting work and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established procedures
Improve accounting procedures, documentation, workflows, cross-training, and internal controls while escalating significant issues to the Controller

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered
Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including meaningful accounting experience within a credit union or financial institution
Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end/year-end close, and financial reporting support
Experience researching and resolving complex reconciliation differences, out-of-balance conditions, and accounting discrepancies
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with NCUA Call Report preparation, regulatory examinations, and external audits (Preferred)
Experience with credit union core processing, general ledger, accounts payable, and financial reporting systems (Preferred)
Experience with Fiserv Wisdom accounting software (Preferred)
Experience providing technical guidance, cross-training, or quality review within an accounting team (Preferred)

Skills

General ledger accounting
Reconciliations
Journal entries
Month-end close
Year-end close
Financial reporting support
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office applications
Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Problem-solving skills
NCUA Call Report preparation
Regulatory examinations
External audits
Credit union core processing
Accounts payable
Financial reporting systems
Fiserv Wisdom accounting software
Technical guidance
Cross-training
Quality review

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid
On-site (training period)

Experience Level

Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
Meaningful accounting experience within a credit union or financial institution

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Benefits

Competitive total compensation aligned with experience
Comprehensive employer-sponsored benefits package
401(k) with company match
Company-paid pension plan
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and learning opportunities
On-site wellness amenities

About the Company

Texas DPS Credit Union serves those who serve others, including the employees and families of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Police Association, and Texas Sheriffs Association.
Our vision is to educate our members about money matters, enhance their experience, and empower them to make decisions that put them in the best possible financial position.
We seek team members who demonstrate Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, Outstanding Service, and Unity.
A team-oriented culture with regular engagement activities.
An employee-focused work environment.