Senior Accounting Specialist - Endwell, NY

WHO WE AREWe're in the business of people helping people, and you can help us make an impact on our members' lives and in your community. Whether it's helping a member make a transaction, buy their first home, or improve their financial wellness one step at a time - you have an impact on their lives just by working here, no matter what your position may be.Work with us - and be part of something bigger than banking.In exchange for your time and talents, we offer generous benefits, including:Retirement benefits - pension plan, 401(k) with employer matchExcellent health benefits - medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverageFlexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and Wellness Time Off (WTO)10+ paid holidays per yearLifestyle Spending Account (LSA) stipend for wellness, caregiving, or personal expenses such as student loan repayment and tuition reimbursementEmployee recognition program ...and more!At Visions, we do, and will continue to, treat all of our employees fairly and with complete respect, and we strive to celebrate the diversity of our employees.ABOUT THE POSITIONPosition Overview: The Senior Accounting Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations through analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated professional who enjoys solving complex issues, working independently, and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team.Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week). Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PMCompensation Range: $28.00 - 36.50/hr (Non-Exempt). Hiring rates may be dependent on a number of factors, including years of directly related work experience, education, geographic location, or special skills.Location: This is an on-site position in Endwell, NY.What You'll Do:Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, including researching and resolving variancesSupport key accounting functions such as fixed assets, lease accounting, and loan participation processingPrepare and review financial data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with regulatory and internal standardsExecute file loads and support data integrity for accounting and reporting processesIdentify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and take ownership of timely resolutionCollaborate with accounting team members to ensure consistent coverage across functions and responsibilitiesWhat success looks like:Reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, with discrepancies identified, investigated, and resolved proactivelyFinancial data is reliable, well-supported, and ready for reporting with minimal rework or escalationYou operate independently, managing your workload with confidence and minimal oversightIssues are not just identified — you take ownership of resolution and follow through to completionYou seamlessly step in to support shared responsibilities, ensuring continuity of operations across the teamProcesses are continuously improved through your attention to detail, critical thinking, and initiativeYou communicate clearly and collaborate effectively, contributing to a strong, team-oriented environmentMinimum Qualifications:Associates degree in an accounting, finance, or business discipline with 1-2 years of relevant experience; 3-5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal oversightStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and drive solutionsDemonstrated initiative and ownership in completing work accurately and efficientlyFlexibility to learn multiple functions and provide cross-coverage within a team-based environmentStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlinesEffective communication skills and ability to collaborate within a small, highly interdependent teamAccounting, finance, or business-related degree preferredProficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs as well as proficiency with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, PCs, etc.Visions remains committed to the aspects of diversity and inclusion and will consider alternative education and experience.Important: A skills assessment will be administered to evaluate Excel and reconciliation knowledge as part of the selection process.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Accounting or related fieldPrior experience within financial services, banking, credit unions, or a regulated environmentAt this time, Visions Federal Credit Union will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Contact: 800.242.2120, ext. 10501 or TalentTeam@visionsfcu.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr