What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Accountant/Admin position at Dakotaland Federal Credit Union?
Associate Accountant/Admin – Dakotaland Financial Services Huron, SD
In-Person | Huron, South Dakota
Schedule:
Mon – Fri. | 8:00am – 5:00pm
*Extended hours and Saturday shifts may be required during the Tax Season (December – April)
Full Benefit Package:
Health, Dental, Vision, 401k matching up to 5%, PTO, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Life, Cafeteria/Flex Plan, and paid Federal Holidays.
Position Summary:
Provides professional, confidential administrative support to Dakotaland Financial Services staff and clients. Maintain accounting records for clients. Provide clients with bookkeeping and payroll services. Prepare tax returns along with other tax related documents.
- Offer excellent service to clients to include scheduling appointments and answering questions on our products and services. Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- Enter and maintain data in databases and files. Ensure financial data is accurate.
- Accurately record numerical and financial data to produce financial records.
- Reconcile and report differences or issues found in financial records.
- Enter journal entries to debit and credit the client’s accounts.
- Learn and research updates to always remain in compliance with various federal, state, and local tax/accounting requirements.
- Adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis.
- Generate accounting reports for cash receipts, accounts payable, and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
- Punch business tax returns and prepare personal tax returns. Sign personal tax returns as allowed and directed by manager.
- Process payrolls and prepare payroll tax deposits. Prepare quarterly and annual payroll reporting.
- Prepare annual bookkeeping forms (1099’s, 2290) and Sales Tax Returns.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Skills/Expectations:
An associate degree with accounting coursework and/or four years’ of combined experience in payroll, bookkeeping and tax preparation is required for this position. Applicant must be able to use Quickbooks or similar accounting software. Position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, or similar software. Applicant must possess good judgment, have a strong working knowledge of clerical procedures, have excellent interpersonal skills, and represent Dakotaland in various ways in a professional manner.
Physical Requirements:
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to occasionally lift/transport up to 10 pounds at a time. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Environment is primarily indoor.
About Us:
Dakotaland Financial Services LLC is a wholly owned CUSO (Credit Union Service Organization) of Dakotaland Federal Credit Union. We are staffed with the expertise and experience to assist with a full line of accounting services including, bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning and preparation, and other related offerings.
Applicant must be bondable, pass a background check, and have a valid driver’s license.
Accepting applications until filled.
Contact Information:
Phone 605-353-8739
Email hrmail@dakotalandfcu.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
