OVERVIEW

Are you looking to take your career from good to great? As an employee of PenFed, every day is an opportunity to thrive, and be part of a team working to ensure our organization is providing world class service to our members, employees, and our communities. We exist to help our members realize their full potential, educate and encourage their dreams, and make every effort to follow our mission and help our members “do better.” Joining PenFed is more than being an employee; it’s about being a part of the PenFed family.
PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Staff Accountant at our Tysons, Virginia location. The purpose of this role is to compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information for production of financial reports and statements under limited supervision. This position is responsible for ensuring that documentation and process flows are complete, current, and accessible. Additionally, this role will perform research and analyses requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two to four (2-4) years of related experience in Accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel required.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Strong query skills required. SQL preferred.

ABOUT US

Established in 1935, PenFed today is one of the country’s strongest and most stable financial institutions with over 2.9 million members and over $31 billion in assets. We serve members in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as in Guam and Puerto Rico. We are federally insured by NCUA and we are an Equal Housing Lender. We are available to members worldwide, via the web, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.
We provide our employees with a lucrative benefits package including robust medical, dental and vision plan options, plenty of paid time off, 401k with employer match, on-site fitness facilities at our larger locations, and more.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile sub-ledgers, and complete extracts for report distribution. Produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Reconcile and adjust various general ledger accounts and/or bank statements. Ensure accurate, complete, and timely transaction processing. Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.
• Perform moderately complex analyses.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Assist in testing and implementing changes to accounting functions and processes necessary to comply with changes in accounting regulations.
• Recommend technological enhancements.
• May serve as point of contact for accounts payable or accounts receivable transactions.
• May perform moderately complex accounting projects or participate as a team member on more complex projects.

This role is responsible for ensuring business continuity.