Staff Accountant Accounts Payable

Company: Signal Financial Federal Credit Union
Location: Kensington
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Staff Accountant Accounts Payable Signal Financial is a progressive and growing Credit Union with over 24,000 members and more than $400 million in assets. We are committed to building a new way of banking for our current and future members in the Washington Metro area. Our goal is to be a progressive multi-billion-dollar financial institution by re-inventing the way we operate, particularly when it comes to enhancing the membership experience. We aim to do this by being innovative, creative, and nimble in offering distinctive products and services. The position is located at Kensington, MD headquarters. The role is hybrid, in office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Position Description Provides functional support to the Controller and works with other accounting/finance personnel on the daily accounting responsibilities of the credit union. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, fixed assets and prepaid asset processing, posting general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, and multiple analytical tasks. Position Responsibilities Performs the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and employee reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance to the Accounts Payable and employee reimbursement guidelines. This includes all accounts payable activity such as vendor invoices, corporate credit card, tuition and employee expense reimbursement payments Records fixed asset purchases and dispositions in accordance to the Fixed Asset Policy and procedures and reconciles the subsidiary ledger to the fixed asset general ledgers Prepares annual property tax returns Records, reconciles, and tracks project costs, prepaid and accrued expenses Prepares and files the 1099-Miscellaneous Income IRS tax form Prepares work papers/schedules for all external and internal audits Assists other department and branches with accounting matters as applicable Updates desk procedures as needed and participates in continuous process improvement Experience using Prologue accounting software a plus but not required Performs other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and/or Controller Position Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Accounting or Business degree preferred Two to four years accounting experience required and financial institution experience preferred Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to communicate issues clearly and tactfully to all levels of management Organization and prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines Attention to detail and ability to adapt in a changing environment Confidentiality Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and applicable training Proficient knowledge of Excel and pivot tables The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem as necessary. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Signal Financial Federal Credit Union does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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