Who We Are: Arize Federal Credit Union is devoted to serving our members and our community by providing financial solutions to everyday challenges and improving the financial well-being of those we serve.

Arize is a $160M (and growing), community-chartered credit union servicing Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Snyder and Union counties, with 3 full-service branches in State College and Huntingdon. As all our decisions are made locally, our environment revolves around a culture of teamwork, personal development, community, work-life balance and advocacy.

The Opportunity:

Controller; full-time, in-person position in State College, PA. Optional hybrid schedule (up to 20%).

We seek a self-motivated, friendly professional with the ability to direct the daily activities of our Accounting Department.

What You’ll Do:

• Direct the daily operations of accounting department.
• Assures accuracy of daily settlements and general ledger posting.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness and consistency of share drafts, credit/debit/ATM card transactions, bill payer, and ACH files.
• Process exceptions and ensure accurate posting to the general ledger.
• Direct the monthly closing process and prepare financials, statistical and accounting reports for management
• Administer escheat process for unclaimed funds
• Assist in the formulation/execution of CU policies, objectives and programs
• Work with auditors/ examiners on annual and comprehensive audits
• Assure accuracy of GL accounts and subsidiary journals
• Assist with preparation and evaluation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Ensure proper settlement and reporting of mortgage sales, business loans and loan participations
• Prepare regulatory and other external reports
• Direct, motivate and evaluate employee performance within the department
• Monitor department activities to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations and generally accepted accounting principles

What You’ll Bring:

• 3 - 7 years of similar or related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Trustworthy and works with High Integrity
• Excellent Interpersonal skills for the purpose of motivating/ influencing others, first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation
• Advanced knowledge of personal computers using Microsoft software and other accounting-related programs with an emphasis on spreadsheets

Benefits and Perks: Arize Federal Credit Union provides a secure, stable working environment with financial incentives in addition to salary. Plus, a full range of benefits including;

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability, Maternity Leave 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement - 10% Employer Contributions (Total)
  • 3% Safe Harbor Contribution after 1st month (100% vested)
  • 7% Contribution after 12 months (6-year vesting)
• 401(K) Plan
• Incentive Plan
• Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance

We ensure that our hiring process is accessible for everyone. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please let us know.

Arize is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arize are without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)