<p>Why Westerra?</p> <p>At Westerra Credit Union, we believe You Can Do Money. It is more than just a phrase. It is a mindset that shapes how we empower each other and our members to take control, grow, and thrive financially. Our culture is built on beliefs that guide how we show up every day. We focus on being member-obsessed, radically transparent, relentlessly collaborative, and always learning in motion. These are not just words. They are the heart of everything we do. Inspired by our vision to Out-Love Every Bank in Colorado, we bring genuine care and dedication to every member interaction. Our mission to teach, guide, and ignite members to own their financial future drives us to create meaningful, personal connections.</p> <p>This mission comes alive through our MX Code, which encourages us to anticipate needs, listen deeply with both heart and head, find the best total solution, mark the moment, and truly own the impact we make. This is how we translate our strategy into experiences that matter. When you join Westerra, you become part of a vibrant community where innovation, openness, and collaboration are not just ideals; they are daily practices. Everyone is invited to bring their authentic selves, curiosity, and passion to the table. Together, we learn, grow, and thrive, committed to making a real difference for our members and one another. Because at Westerra, we do not just talk about money, we believe you can do money.</p> <p>What is the role?</p> <p>This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining internal controls. This role supervises accounting staff and ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and National Credit Union Association (NCUA) regulatory requirements. It oversees, improves, and performs key accounting functions, including preparing journal entries, reconciling and maintaining the general ledger, managing the accounts payable and vendor reviews, filing sales and use tax, supporting the month-end close process, conducting research, and handling other related duties. Additionally, this position implements business action plans for short-term results (1 year or less) within the department.</p> <p>What will be expected of me?</p> <ul> <li>Oversees daily Accounting team operations and serve as the primary resource for general ledger balancing and accounts payable questions. </li><li>Maintain the general ledger. </li><li>Prepare month-end reconciliations and analyze operational results for required month-end accruals and determine appropriate journal entries. </li><li>Reviews daily and monthly general ledger and clearing account reconciliations prepared by junior team members for accuracy. </li><li>Maintain all loan and share related general ledgers accounts including the setup of new loan and share types, proper accounting treatment and reporting, and ongoing general ledger maintenance. </li><li>Manage fixed asset inventory including determining proper accounting treatment and set up for new assets, and disposal of fixed assets. Prepares fixed asset roll forward and actual to budget spend. </li><li>Review capitalized loan cost analysis. </li><li>Maintain accounts payable approval authorities limits in the accounts payable system. Maintains corporate credit card users and limits. </li><li>Reviews control reports for compliance with financial and department guidance. </li><li>Provide significant support to Accounting and Finance leadership to produce the monthly financial statements and Board reports and completes month-over-month variances explanations for senior management. </li><li>Oversees month-end process and preparation of monthly financial reports. Recommends improvements to month-end processes to enhance the accuracy of accounting estimates and improves the efficiency of processes. </li><li>Assists in monthly preparation of the allowance for credit loss estimate and implements changes to the estimation process as directed. </li><li>Prepare and review monthly sales and use tax filings, ensuring accurate identification, compilation, and remittance to appropriate jurisdictions. </li><li>Oversees the preparation of quarterly call report information, ensuring accuracy of information provided and implements changes to reporting required to comply with NCUA guidelines. </li><li>Manages annual financial statement audits, annual regulatory examinations, and periodic audits </li><li>Prepares deferred compensation reconciliations. </li><li>Manages full lifecycle of lease agreements, ensuring compliance with accounting guidelines. Analyze contracts, calculate right of use assets and liabilities, and prepare journal entries and reconciliation. </li><li>Acts as a stakeholder and decision maker in projects and represents the accounting team on strategic initiatives. </li><li>Provides accounting guidance to key stakeholders. </li><li>Serves as a mentor to more junior team members. </li><li>Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to lower-level professionals within the team. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Will I have Direct Reports? Yes</p> <p>What am I bringing?</p> <p>Experience/Education:</p> <ul> <li>6+ years' experience in accounting performing GL reconciliations and related research </li><li>Experience using Microsoft Office </li><li>Financial institution experience (Preferred) </li><li>Experience in managing smaller teams (Preferred) </li></ul> <p>Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to handle decision making in typical tasks that may have a substantial impact on the department and/or organization </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills </li><li>Supervisory/managerial skills </li><li>Holding themselves and staff accountable </li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal direction </li><li>Ability to effectively handle multiple projects concurrently </li><li>Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills. </li><li>Action oriented by pushing self and others to achieve the best possible results </li><li>Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Must maintain high-level of confidentiality </li><li>Accountable for multiple processes or programs </li><li>Routinely uses significant judgment on moderate to complex business problems </li><li>Advanced understanding of functional area and a competent understanding of the overall organization and competitive environment. </li><li>Able to influence timelines, expectations, and proactively negotiate across departments </li><li>Able to influence others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures </li></ul> <p>What is the work environment like, and are there physical requirements for this role?</p> <ul> <li>Hybrid: Typically, a dispersed, flexible team environment both on Westerra campus (at least 2x/week) and remote. Employees must reside in Colorado or be willing to relocate prior to starting employment. Residency is required for payroll and state tax purposes. </li><li>Office environment </li><li>Works primarily at a desk </li></ul> <p>Salary: in addition to the starting annual rate of $85,871 - $109,485, this role is also eligible for Westerra's self-funding reward plan. This plan pays out a cash incentive annually if Westerra hits specific criteria tied to financial goals and this role has a direct impact on the outcome of those results!</p> <p>What are some of our benefit offerings?</p> <ul> <li>Three health plans through UMR that offer a variety of coverage options, including HSA and FSA options </li><li>Two dental plans through Delta Dental </li><li>Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability </li><li>20+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year </li><li>Anniversary time off that consists of 1+ days of paid leave for each anniversary year (PLAY) </li><li>16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year </li><li>11+ paid holidays </li><li>401(k) that includes up to 6% match </li><li>Up to 2% off the rate on a new Westerra mortgage, applicable to primary residence, second home, or investment property </li><li>2% off Auto/RV/Motorcycle Loans </li><li>Up to $5250 per year for educational reimbursement </li><li>4 weeks of paid parental leave </li><li>Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Individualized learning and development programs </li></ul> <p>Please note, applications will be accepted until at least April 27, 2026.</p>