Technical Tax and Audit Accountant

Summary

Join NASA Federal Credit Union as a Technical Tax and Audit Accountant and conduct in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making. Monitor Board Policies, financial guidelines, and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and NCUA guidelines. Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits and assist with NCUA examinations. Apply GAAP, analyze financial statements, and develop data visualizations for management review. Perform research on tax-related issues and assist with tax form preparation. This role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills and proficiency in various software systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and/or related business is required; with at least 5 years of related experience and/or training with a strong background in accounting principles and practices is preferred
• Requires a thorough knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, GAAP, and terminology of accountancy, and often entails a basic understanding of such related fields of business law, statistics, and general management
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial transactions and resolve technical accounting issues
• Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data
• Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets
• Must be skilled in the use of MS Word
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment driven by deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty
• The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his/her work product
• Proficiency in financial reporting and accounting software(s); Project Management software; Spreadsheet software

Responsibilities

• Remains cognizant of and adheres to credit union policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act
• Achieves department metrics and goals, develops within the team, and lives the NASA FCU Core Values
• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that include work that is analytical, creative, evaluative, and advisory in nature and that requires an understanding of both accounting theory and practice
• Understands management’s strategic business unit goals and assist in developing tactical processes, both in procedures and utilizing software capabilities to support those goals
• Maintains training documentation, historical files, internal procedures and assists with updating policies
• Applies policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations governing general accounting practices to ensure accurate and effective adherence
• Performs qualitative and quantitative data analysis using analytical techniques, tools, models & simulations
• Analyzes, reviews, documents, and substantiates period to period variances within monthly financial statements for NASA Federal and/or the CUSOs
• Develops data visualizations and/or dashboard reporting for management review of financial and operational results
• Evaluates operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepares documents for internal and external audits as well as the NCUA examination
• Performs research on tax related issues and assists with the preparation and review of tax forms
• Advanced skill in presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Serves on automated financial systems improvement and product configuration initiatives
• Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting control procedures

Benefits

• Salary: $77,500 - $110,00 / Annually
• NASA Federal Credit Union offers an array of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 401(k), paid leave, remote work options for applicable positions, and more
• +Insurance coverage begins the 1st day of the month, following 30 days after hire date
• *100% Credit Union-Paid
• Full-Time Employee Benefits (Includes all Part-Time benefits listed below)
• Health Insurance (Choice of two nationwide PPO plans)
• High-Deductible Plan: 100% employer contribution toward premium. (HSA and FSA compatible)+*
• Low-Deductible Plan: Generous employer contribution toward premium. (FSA compatible)+
• Dental Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium (HSA and FSA compatible)+
• Vision Insurance: Generous employer contribution toward premium (HSA and FSA compatible)+
• Long-term Disability Insurance+*
• Flexible Spending Medical Account (FSA)+
• Flexible Spending Dependent Care Account+
• Health Savings Account (HSA)+
• Voluntary Supplemental Employee and Dependent Life Insurance+
• Voluntary Short-term Disability Insurance+
• Voluntary Long-term Care Insurance+
• Remote or Remote / Hybrid work options based on position
• Part-Time Employee Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and immediate 100% vesting
• Gain Sharing Bonus (eligibility rules apply)*
• Life Insurance/AD&D+*
• Vacation Leave (excluding Outside Loan Officers)
• Sick and Safe Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus*
• Credit Union Membership Eligible
• Employee Assistance Program+*
• Identity Theft Protection (Additional premiums to add family members)+*
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Remote or Remote / Hybrid work options based on position