WHY WESTERRA?

Here at Westerra Credit Union, every employee counts. Our teams are made up of high-performing individuals committed to being HONORABLE, INVENTIVE, and CURIOUS – qualities that make us GREAT! Each person brings their authentic self to work every day, and we want you to feel comfortable being YOU.
All of our team members work towards a shared purpose: to teach one another to prosper. We strive to be a modern financial community where we all truly belong, both for our employees and the members we serve. We look forward to seeing how you will contribute to this purpose by positively impacting our members’ lives through personal attention, financial education, community engagement, and more. This is true for every role, as we believe that we are all member-facing.
Founded by schoolteachers in 1934, we are a learning organization at our core. We embed a growth mindset in our employees, ensuring that we all prosper together! If you’re ready to make an impact and join a community where you can grow, belong, and thrive, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future of Westerra!

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

• 4+ years’ experience in accounting, including applicable experience in interpreting and applying U.S. GAAP and in financial statement preparation
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or business with an accounting emphasis, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills required.
• Episys/Symitar Experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and ability to research issues
• Ability to read and interpret financial reports
• Attention to detail
• Can be accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables with little day-to-day management
• Uses judgement, but supervision required for overall tasks
• Experienced understanding of the business line and a basic understanding of specialized discipline.
• Able to handle problems that are difficult, but typically not complex

WHAT IS THE WORK ENVIRONMENT LIKE, AND ARE THERE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE?

• Hybrid / Office environment: Typically, a dispersed, flexible team environment both on Westerra campus and remote. Must reside in Colorado, with designated in-office days at our Cherry Creek HQ (2x/week)
  Salary: in addition to the starting hourly rate of $29.97 - $37, 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!