Accounting Analyst

This position is limited remote with three days required per week in the Westby branch and two days remote.

In order to be considered for this position, you MUST apply on Paylocity at the following link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/b9944418-e383-4000-853f-3d5b60a36394/Westby-Coop-Credit-Union.

The Accounting Analyst will primarily be responsible for ensuring all general ledger and internal DDA reconciliations are current and accurate. This position requires accuracy and timeliness and will be responsible for ensuring that all accounts are in balance on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. This position will be able to post transactions accurately and can independently spot and correct inconsistencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adopt and meet all assigned performance management goals and objectives.
• Assist other departments with general ledger balancing.
• Assist staff in analyzing and improving job processes.
• Assist the CFO/ Controller in special projects as assigned.
• Assist with annual audit and regulatory examination by gathering requesting items, preparing schedules, and assisting with questions and requests during the engagement.
• Complete cross-training of additional duties within the Accounting Department to allow effective backup support for Accounting activities.
• Daily review of various SQL, general ledger accounts, clearing accounts and exception reports for prior day posting errors.
• Implement improvements in workflow efficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of finance and accounting functions in the credit union, provide support to all areas of the credit union.
• Openly communicates with managers to ensure productive interactions.
• Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.
• Perform miscellaneous accounting, finance, or strategic ad hoc report requests.
• Prepare appropriate general ledger entries, balance general ledger accounts, and follow up on outstanding items when necessary.
• Processing of new credit union employee checklists to include setup/removal of cash user general ledgers as needed.
• Remain abreast on all accounting software features and functionality.
• Responsible for various internal and external reporting including accurate preparation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or regulatory standards.
• Assist the Controller with maintaining general ledger chart of accounts to include adding, deleting, or revising existing general ledger accounts as deemed appropriate.
• Post daily credit card settlement entries and Credit Union Direct Lending (CUDL) entries to the General Ledger and reconcile daily. Promptly research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare sold participation loan documentation and ensure accurate tracking.
• Apply payments and assist with purchased participation loans.
• Process ODP, credit card, loan, and bad check charge-offs in a timely manner.
• Maintain corporate credit card information and any necessary paperwork.
• Provide backup to other Accounting staff for the daily balancing of the electronic deposit (Image Center).
• Provide technical support and backup to the Accounting Specialist for the accounts payable process and accurately maintaining 1099 reporting.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting.
• Creates, organizes, and maintains files using database and spreadsheet programs; retrieves and organizes data into required reporting formats; collects, retrieves, and organizes data to identify financial discrepancies and resolves management inquires; recommends solutions to staff ensuring that corrections or changes are implemented properly.
• Responsible for creating branch financial statements along with developing and tracking cost center expenses.
• Prepare assigned general ledger account reconciliations on a timely basis and resolve reconciling items appropriately. Develop and maintain controls and reports to support reconciliation process.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Excellent communications skills and proven effectiveness when working with members and staff. Also work in a courteous, respectful, and efficient manner. Ability to remain calm and tactful when addressing sensitive situations with employees and members
• Skillful listening, comprehension, and speaking ability to quickly decipher the needs of others and relate the pertinent information requested.
• Proficient operation of a variety of general office equipment such as PC, software applications, copier, calculator, telephone, and other similar devices or programs related to the position.
• Ability to present ideas, report facts and other information clearly and concisely.
• Comprehend consequences of various situations and refer them to the appropriate staff for resolution.
• Always work cooperatively with others.
• Manage personal workflow, incoming calls, process transactions correctly and meet deadlines by being organized, detailed and task-oriented.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work overtime or early hours as requested and approved.
• Ability to understand and follow safety/security practices.

Work Relationships and Scope:Report directly to the Controller. Will have regular contact with members and employees of the accounting department and back office staff. Will also work with staff members from various other departments of the Credit Union as well as credit union members.

Performance Dimensions:

• Maintains member and employee confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential and sharing on a business-related as-needed basis only.
• Provides friendly, professional, timely and accurate service and support to all members, employees, and volunteers.
• Engages in problem resolution by clarifying the member’s and/or employee’s complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution; and keeping the supervisor informed of problems and solutions.
• Complies with WCCU policies and procedures by enforcing and adhering to internal WCCU procedures and board-established policies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local regulations and legal requirements by enforcing and adhering to requirements.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending staff meetings; identifying opportunities to attend seminars that enhance skills and maintain knowledge of new products that could assist in improving operational effectiveness.
• Contributes to a team effort by accomplishing corporate and individual goals and other related results as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Four years related work experience (reporting, bank reconciliation, and/or accounts payable), preferably within a financial institution.
• Equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated, and deadline-driven environment.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (pivot tables and v-lookups).
• Outstanding attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person