Senior Accountant at Royal Credit Union in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join our GROWING Accounting Team a Senior Accountant!  This position is an addition to the current Accounting Team!

Compensation:

$71,430 - $82,160/yr (candidates with significant related experience may be higher)

Description:

Royal is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team.  If you are passionate about making a difference, being a mentor to others, working on strategic projects, and growing your career, this role may be a great fit for you. The Senior Accountant will provide support to the Accounting Manager and other Senior Leadership with accounting duties and reporting and will be an informal leader to the Accounting team.

As a Senior Accountant you will:  

• Administer, review, and submit governmental and internal reports, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards. Maintain documentation for accuracy and timeliness, supporting audits with necessary documentation.


• Ensure the accuracy and transparency of financial statements, including the preparation of footnotes.


• Oversee the CECL framework for accurate credit loss estimation and reporting, collaborating with the CECL Working Group to refine models.


• Manage multi-company consolidation and merger/acquisition accounting, ensuring accurate transaction recording and reporting.


• Act as a subject matter expert for corporate and departmental projects, implementing GAAP-compliant solutions.


• Stay updated on accounting standards and best practices to ensure compliance.


• Mentor accounting staff, promoting professional growth and providing education to enhance team knowledge.


• Balance complex general ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Post entries in accordance with GAAP, including accruals and monitoring of derivatives and other financial instruments.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, exempt level position.  Hours will generally be Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend hours, as needed.

Training:

Prior to starting a normal work schedule, new Royal team members must attend Foundation Training at our Corporate Center in Eau Claire, WI from 9:00am - 4:30pm on Monday and Tuesday during their first week of employment. Out of town learners will be reimbursed costs related to travel and lodging. 

• Foundation Training covers fundamental information about Royal’s culture and core values which sets the stage for team members to be successful within our organization.

In addition, this position is part of Royal's workplace flexibility program and can be hybrid after training and being proficient in the position, which is typically the first 6-9 months in the role. Candidates must be able to commit to the first 6-9 months being in-person.  Please Note: We reserve the right to extend the training time in office as necessary.

Team Member Benefits: 
Royal is proud to take care of our team members and their families! In addition to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, Royal offers a 5% 401k employer match, paid family and sick leave, vacation and sick time accruals, childcare reimbursement, tuition and student loan debt assistance, pet insurance, and much more! 

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance


• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience or three (3) years financial services related accounting experience.


• Strong analytical and accounting skills.


• Communicate and live RCU's core purpose and values, these define and drive our organizational culture

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Cost Accounting and Financial Data Analysis Experience.


• Financial services accounting experience.


• Previous leadership/mentoring experience.


• Data extraction system experience (SQL, PowerBI, etc)