Accounting Specialist

We are open to this job being filled at any of our 3 offices: Perry, Tallahassee or Madison

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. As an Accounting Specialist, you will be responsible for various financial tasks, including auditing, general ledger reconciliation, and financial management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Role:To support the financial management and operations of the Credit Union through maintenance of accounting records and reports; perform a wide variety of advanced accounting work under minimal supervision; direct and check work of lower level accounting clerks.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Performs duties of lower level accounting clerks to include: Posting of journal entries, processing payments, verifying information, filing, and assisting in preparation of reports; reconciling Credit Union transaction accounts, posting to and balancing general or subsidiary ledgers, compiling segments of monthly closings.

Prepares reports on complex budget or income and expenditures records; prepares special reports exercising considerable initiative in arranging details to obtain end objectives.

Reviews lower level accounting clerks' work assignments for accuracy and completeness.

Assists lower level accounting clerks with their work, directing them at times and helping them solve problems they encounter.

Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements: Prepare all reports within the prescribed time frame with zero unresolved errors. Keep all assigned general ledger accounts current and in balance daily. Provide helpful, informative assistance to other accounting clerks within the department. Provide assistance to management with accounting-related activities and budget preparation. Provide helpful and informative service and support to all members and associates.

Knowledge and Skills: ExperienceThree years to five years of similar or related experience. Education(1) A two-year college degree, or (2) completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program.Interpersonal

Skills: Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication.

Other Skills:

Must be able to operate general office equipment including 10-key calculator and be proficient in Excel.
Must be experienced and knowledgeable with accounting terms and processes.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Perry, FL (Required)

Work Location: In person