Job Description

Position Summary

Performs a variety of accounting duties including daily back office processes, account reconciliation, and monthly financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, supporting schedules and working with reconciliations. Some account analysis, basic system maintenance and administration functions are required. This position works independently to accomplish tasks timely and accurately.

Duties and Functions Essential to the Successful Performance of the Job

Management reserves the right to add or change duties listed

Assumes a shared responsibility and accountability for developing and maintaining accurate and detailed accounting records

Prepares daily entries, monitors account balances and maintains supporting records and files

Performs daily back office processes of member related products

Reviews, monitors, reconciles assigned accounts accurately and in a timely manner, and reports discrepancies to the CFO

Plays an active role in the month end closing duties and reporting

Accurately maintains all assigned accounting records and performs all related accounting functions

Monitors internal controls and reports any determined weakness; including validating company policies and procedures are being adhered to

Applies independent judgement to assigned duties while adhering to credit union policies

Identifies opportunities to improve the accounting processes and plays a key role in the integration of new accounting systems

Ensures compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Coordinates month end accounting activities with other departments, divisions and affiliates

Ensures that all accounting entries and reports are completed on a timely and accurate basis

Ensures completeness and accuracy of all account reconciliations

Minimum Job Requirements:

High School or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)

Two to five years of accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting experience

Experience at a credit union or bank preferred

Accurate and detail oriented

Excellent math and communication skills

Strong organizational and analytical ability

Capacity to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints and deadlines continually providing the highest quality service to our members

Ability to handle multiple tasks at different degrees of difficulty, and the competency and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when required

Team player, willing to help others in the department, mature attitude and work ethic

General understanding of Credit Union policies and procedures and standard banking practices (preferred)

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