Financial Accountant II

Is it surprising to hear that a financial institution of 1.5 million members and over $30 billion in managed assets say that success comes from focusing on people, not profits? Our people helping people philosophy has guided us since 1935, driving our deep commitment to serving our members, communities, and each other. When you join our team, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work makes a real difference. While were proud of our history, were even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, theres never been a better time to be part of BECU. PAY RANGE The Target Pay Range for this position is $88,000.00-$107,500.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $68,300.00 - $127,500.00 annually. At BECU, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, and education or training. Should an offer for employment be made, we will consider individual qualifications. In addition to your salary, compensation incentives are available for the hired applicant. Incentives are performance based and targets vary by role. BENEFITS because people helping people starts with supporting you 401(k) Company Match (up to 3%) 4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well) PTO Program + Exchange Program Tuition Reimbursement Program BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, CA, VA, NC, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If youre located in Washington state and within a reasonable driving distance from Tukwila, we are requesting that you come into our HQ on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.For those candidates that live outside the commute distance of TFC and in any of our approved remote work locations, this role will be remote. Remote or onsite, we are committed to ensuring you are fully engaged and included in our collaborative environment. IMPACT YOULL MAKE As a Financial Accountant II, youll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data that drives critical decisions across the organization. Youll bring clarity to complex transactions, helping maintain strong financial health while supporting initiatives like an upcoming ERP implementation. Your work will directly influence how effectively we operate and serve our members. This is a role where your analytical mindset and curiosity will help improve processes, strengthen controls, and elevate the way we manage financial data. If you enjoy solving problems and making an impact behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to do just that. WHAT YOULL DO Account Reconciliation & Analysis: Youll monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, digging into discrepancies and ensuring everything ties out accurately across areas like loans, fixed assets, and payroll. Expense Classification & Review: Youll review invoices and transactions, ensuring expenses are properly categorized as capital or operational and aligned with general ledger standards. Financial Integrity & Compliance: Youll maintain the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures. Collaboration & Business Support: Youll partner with teams across the credit union, helping resolve accounting issues and providing insights that support better business decisions. Journal Entries & Close Process: Youll prepare daily and month-end journal entries and play a key role in the month-end and year-end close, including trend analysis and reporting. Fixed Asset Accounting: Youll take ownership of fixed asset processes, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, and adjustmentsespecially within the ERP system. Process Improvement & Systems Support: Youll contribute to system enhancements and play an important role in the upcoming ERP implementation, helping ensure accounting processes are efficient and scalable. Reporting & Audit Support: Youll prepare reports and schedules for audits and regulatory requirements, while also supporting ad hoc reporting needs. Continuous Improvement: Youll identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance data accuracy across the organization. Documentation & Procedures: Youll maintain clear and up-to-date documentation to support consistency and operational excellence. This isnt just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECUs journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered. WHAT YOULL GAIN Opportunity to play a key role in a high-impact ERP implementation, gaining valuable systems experience Exposure to cross-functional collaboration, partnering with teams across the organization A role where you can influence process improvements and drive operational efficiency The chance to deepen your expertise in fixed assets, reconciliations, and financial reporting A collaborative environment that values curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous learning Career growth through hands-on experience with enterprise systems and data tools like Alteryx The ability to make a meaningful impact on the financial health of a member-focused organization QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work or education-related experience required. Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, including hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and applying GAAP principles, with exposure to fixed assets or ERP systems preferred. Experience with managing and prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing business needs, and working both independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision. Desired Qualifications CPA license preferred. JOIN THE JOURNEY Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions dont just fill a role but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job its a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust operational landscape of BECU. Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and lets achieve excellence together at BECU. Your journey of influence, innovation, and impactful contribution starts now. #BECU #YourGrowth #BECUJourney EEO Statement: BECU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Job Alerts: If you would like to be kept informed of new potential opportunities, click here. You will be asked to create an account if you do not already have one. From our very beginning, BECU has been about people helping people. As a financial services cooperative, our purpose has and always will be the same: we work together to best serve our members and improve the financial well-being of our community. With 90 years and over one million members later, we're still rooted in our values, practices and mission - and even more passionate about our future. As one of the nation's leading credit unions, we're not driven by profit. We're owned by our members and their interests are at the core of everything we do. Now we're growing faster than ever before--but we'll never forget our roots. To continue doing right by our members, we believe we must first do right by our people. Here, you'll receive the resources and support you need to learn, grow and build a meaningful career. Because we know it's our people who make us special.