Accounting Specialist I

Position Purpose

Maintains the credit union’s accounting records and reports, ensuring they are in compliance with generally accepted and financial practices.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Develops, implements, modifies, and documents recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

• Performs administrative tasks within the accounting department including processing mail, posting accounting entries, and processing accounts payable invoices. Set up vendors, W9 administration and assist with 1099 preparation.

• Maintains files, including general ledger (GL) journal, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings. Updated 07/23/2024

• Completes required records and reports and maintains files. Processes expense reports and reconciles corporate credit cards.

• Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions.

• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements

*Assigned accounts are current and in balance within prescribed time frames.

• Management reports are produced within prescribed time frames and with no unresolved errors.

• Month end activities, including journal entries, balancing accounts, and producing assigned financial statements are performed within prescribed time frames.

• Member and internal inquiries are researched and resolved in a timely and accurate manner.

• Management is informed of key operating issues affecting the department and the credit union.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• A bachelor’s degree or

• Combined work experience and achievement of formal certifications recognized in the industry.

Required Knowledge:

• 3-5 years of similar or related experience.

Skills/Abilities:

• Work involves personal contact with others inside and outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships and soliciting cooperations.

• Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, credit unions and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

• Demonstrates carefulness about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks

. * Knowledge of credit union software, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Physical Activities and Requirement of this Position

Talking:

• Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing:

• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Average Visual Abilities:

• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $26