Financial Reporting Associate jobs in Erie, PA

Summary: Perform operational, financial, interim, and compliance audits for the Credit Union. Review records, documents, loans, policies and procedures, financial and operational processes, and electronic information in accordance with regulatory requirements. Assignments may involve work of a confidential or complex nature. This will necessitate exposure to sensitive information requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Knowledgeable about Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards for credit unions.
• High level communication and writing skills.
• Knowledgeable about the credit union policies, procedures and have substantial knowledge of the activities of other departments.
• Function with a high degree of accuracy, integrity, and organization.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant state, federal and other governmental agency laws and regulations for financial institutions, with a focus on state and NCUA regulations.
• Understanding of the following regulatory areas:
  • Privacy Act; Patriot Act; OFAC; Bank Secrecy Act; IRAs; Regulation Z; Truth in Lending; Regulation C; Home Mortgage Disclosure Act; Regulation CC; Expedited Funds Availability Act; Regulation E; Electronic Funds Transfer Act; Regulation J; Regulation B; Equal Opportunity Act; Regulation D; Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions; Check 21; COPPA; Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act; Fact Act; Fair Debt Collection Act; Pennsylvania laws affecting deposits and lending.
• Supervisory experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting with two to five years related experience with proven ability to conduct audits and prepare reports required. Experience in a financial institution and/or public accounting. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular audit procedures and activities for all credit union branches and departments and for all accounting, operation, and loan procedures.
• Conduct independent audits and examinations of credit union records to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Track and report on issues or recommendations from external auditors, regulators, and examiners.
• Review examination reports stating findings of the audit and report them to executive management and the supervisory committee.
• Assist Enterprise Risk Management Officer and regulatory examiners during audits, as necessary.
• Assist in the implementation of new or revised internal audit policies, methods, and procedures.
• Make recommendations to revise processes and procedures to comply with State and Federal regulations.
• Prepare written reports on internal audit reviews, including findings, analyses, conclusions, and recommend actions.
• Ensure that audit processes will stand up to outside scrutiny.
• Special projects, research, analysis or other job-related duties as assigned.

About Us:
Widget Financial is a not-for-profit member-owned financial institution dedicated to anticipating and satisfying the financial needs of our members and their families. We’re deeply passionate about enriching lives and that includes our employees! We provide a positive work environment that provides opportunity for professional growth, service to our community, and a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, medical, dental and vision plans, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.