Senior Accountant/Deposit Operations Manager

Senior Accountant/Deposit Operations Manager

General Summary:

First Nebraska Credit Union has a full-time position available in Omaha or Lincoln, Nebraska. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who enjoys providing great customer service.

First Nebraska Credit Union is a place “Where Members Always Come First”. Our mission is to provide professional financial services for the benefit of our members while reinforcing the credit union philosophy of "people helping each other." We exist to serve our members’ financial needs.

Responsible for coordinating accounting activities and manages the Deposit Operations staff to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and quality member service. This position supports financial reporting and analysis while maintaining responsibility for deposit operations, risk management, staff supervision, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years previous banking or credit union experience preferred
• Must be detail-oriented, have strong communications skills, and proficient PC skills
• CPA license preferred

Primary Duties Include:

• Perform and coordinate assigned accounting activities, including general ledger entries, reconciliations, accounts payable, accrual, fixed assets and monthly and yearly closing tasks.
• Prepare financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting in coordination with the Accounting Manager.
• Manage daily deposit operations, including account maintenance, ACH, check processing, electronic payments, and exception resolution.
• Ensure accurate processing, timely resolution of discrepancies, effective internal controls, and quality member service.
• Ensure deposit operations and assigned accounting activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, credit union policies, and procedures. Maintain effective internal controls, identify and escalate operational risks, support fraud prevention efforts, and assist with audits, examinations, and resolution of identified findings.
• Supervise, train, and develop assigned Deposit Operations staff. Establish performance expectations, assign and monitor work, promote cross-training, and ensure staff follow established procedures and service standards.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, executive management and other departments to resolve operational issues, communicate significant discrepancies or concerns, support organizational initiatives, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

To be successful in this role, there are certain skills and attributes that we are looking for, namely:

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Professional attitude
• Integrity
• Attention to detail

If this describes you, apply now! If it reminds you of someone you know that is also looking for work, tell them about us and this opportunity! Either way, thanks for considering us as your future employer.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Banking or Credit Union: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68134