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 we’re proud of our history, we’re even more excited about our future. With business and technology transformation on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to be part of BECU.
PAY RANGE
The Target Pay Range for this position is $94,500.00-$115,500.00 annually. The full Pay Range is $73,400.00 - $136,600.00 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
Employees and their eligible family members have access to a wide array of employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Employees have access to disability and AD&D insurance. We also offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to eligible employees. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and employer-funded retirement plan. Newly hired employees accrue 6.16 hours of paid time off (PTO) on a per pay period basis based on hours worked (up to a maximum of 160 PTO hours per year) and receive ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Additional details regarding BECU Benefits can be found here.
To join our dynamic team, we require candidates to be residents of WA, OR, ID, AZ, TX, GA, or SC. If you’re 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 YOU'LL MAKE:
As a Senior Financial Systems Administrator at BECU, you'll be the key to unlocking the full potential of our Accounting Systems capability. Your technical and strategic leadership will drive the design, development, testing, and ongoing administration of our enterprise performance management software. You'll ensure our financial systems not only function optimally but also evolve to meet future challenges, ultimately playing a pivotal role in the success and efficiency of BECU.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
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Ensure Compliance and Security: Maintain responsibilities in line with BECU Competencies and Information Protection standards to safeguard our systems and data.
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Systems Administration: Oversee all aspects of financial reporting systems, including critical month-end and year-end processes.
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Support and Maintenance: Ensure the continued functionality of financial reporting systems and maintain third-party system interfaces.
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Process Improvement: Analyze current processes and recommend enhancements leveraging existing or new technologies to boost department efficiency.
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Consult and Guide: Act as a consultant for staff and management, providing strategic insights and guidance on long-term system objectives.
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User Management: Set up new users, manage licenses, system access, and privileges, and offer training to end users to ensure data security.
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Technical Collaboration: Work closely with vendors and IT to resolve system issues, implement application patches, and perform system upgrades and testing.
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System Development: Research and develop system functionalities to meet business requirements, and thoroughly test these solutions.
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Disaster Recovery: Ensure robust data backup and disaster recovery procedures in coordination with IT.
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Metadata Management: Create and maintain system metadata and associated architecture.
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Best Practices: Stay updated on internal and external best practices, and act as a conduit for introducing these to BECU.
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System Integration: Facilitate and manage integrations with other Credit Union systems.
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Financial Reporting: Design and maintain financial report layouts and system queries.
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Documentation: Ensure that all procedures are well-documented and updated to guide staff in daily operations.
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Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
This isn’t just about ticking off tasks on a list. It's about making a significant, positive change in BECU’s journey, where your contributions are valued, and your growth is continually fostered.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN:
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Opportunities to grow and develop your expertise within BECU.
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Work within a supportive and innovative team.
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Your ideas and efforts will directly impact BECU’s technological and financial strategy.
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Continuous learning and training to expand your technical and strategic skills.
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Make a real difference by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of BECU's financial systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in business or computer science, or equivalent work or education-related experience.
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Minimum of five years working in an accounting/finance environment.
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Minimum of five years in Systems Analyst, System Administrator, or equivalent roles, with financial systems experience.
Desired Qualifications:
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Familiarity with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile, and Waterfall project management methodologies.
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Proven experience assisting users with system issues and effectively communicating system functionality.
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OneStream system experience.
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Familiarity with relational databases and capability to manage and analyze large datasets.
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Thorough knowledge of software structure, testing techniques, and issue resolution methods.
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Excellent planning, scheduling, implementation, conceptual, organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
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Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
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Proficient verbal and written skills to communicate effectively in English.
JOIN THE JOURNEY:
Ready to make an indelible impact? Eager to be a part of a collaborative and innovative team where your ideas and contributions don’t just fill a role, but fuel the growth and success of BECU? This is more than a job – it’s a chance to elevate your career, skills, and future, all while contributing to the robust technological landscape of BECU.
Embrace the opportunity to grow with us. Apply now, bring your expertise to the table, and let’s 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.
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