Technical Accountant I - CPA Preferred
Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Vienna
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
To execute Navy Federals financial accounting processes by
applying federal and industry regulations and standards. Support
the accurate reconciliation and maintenance of the organizations
financial statements and reports. Works under minimal supervision
and makes recommendations. Responsibilities • Perform accounting
activities to include review and analysis of financial statements,
ledgers, reconciliations and associated accounts to ensure accurate
application of industry standards • Perform monthly close
activities to include reviewing and monitoring entries to the Trial
Balance, Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts and posting of
adjustments • Perform account reconciliation, analytics and
variance analysis, and provide sufficient supporting documentation
• Apply basic to broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) and Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) to the
preparation of NFCU financial statements • Ensure compliance with
GAAP and ASC by applying accounting standards in the preparation of
NFCR financial statements • Identify simplifying assumptions and
accounting methods and instances of incorrect application of
GAAP/ASC; quantify the impact of such treatment and recommend
solutions • Lead and guide Accounting Technicians with proper
classification of transactions and funds, and the resolution of
misapplied funds or outstanding items • Conduct in-depth analysis
to identify, isolate and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to
quality control and process improvement • Investigate, resolve
and/or escalate complex discrepancies, data entry errors and out of
balance situations; prepare and present recommendations for
immediate action or proposals for policy changes to prevent losses
• Provide guidance with inquiries and problem resolution • Perform
research to assist with responses to inquiries from internal and
external auditors • Perform variance analysis and generate reports
including associated justification • Identify and participate in
process and automated improvement initiatives; assist with
integration testing and present recommendations for implementation
• Mentor and guide Accounting Technicians with interface posting
discrepancies and validating system generated reports • Ensure
compliance and keep abreast of emerging accounting policies/updates
and assist with the maintenance of the Accounting Policy Manual •
Execute financial and operational controls as designed and
according to the control descriptions • Resolve moderately complex
escalated discrepancies including guiding and/or negotiating with
specialized internal and external contacts • Evaluate impact of
amended regulations; recommend and implement methods to ensure
compliance • Participate in task/project groups across department
lines; assist with system design/development and participate in
integration testing; communicate accounting knowledge and business
processes • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications •
Familiarity and understanding of the application of the rules of
GAAP • Familiarity and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley(SOX) control
environment and requirements • Familiarity with PC applications to
include Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to
include mentoring/guiding teammates • Ability to interact with
external and internal contacts (e.g., auditors and other oversight
groups to provide requested information/data) • Previous experience
with credit union financials and/or NCUA regulations • Working
knowledge of Navy Federal organizational structure, products,
services, policies and procedures • Demonstrated intention to
pursue or currently pursuing CPA certification • CPA certification
highly desired • Advanced skill in handling multiple tasks
simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy • Basic analytical,
organizational and problem solving skills • Effective skill
maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills • Bachelors
degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or the equivalent
combination of experience, education and training Desired
Qualifications • Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or other
related field Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM Locations:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive,
Pensacola, FL 32526 About Us Navy Federal provides much more than a
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