What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTING REPRESENTATIVE position at SANDIA AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION?
Job Details
Description
Are you ready to transform your career and make a meaningful difference? At Sandia Area, we are fueled by a compelling purpose and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We want to meet you if you’re seeking a fulfilling career that values dedication to our mission and community!
Schedule of Work:
**Alternating Schedule**
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Please keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change as needed.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Paid Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D
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Paid Federally Recognized Holidays
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Vacation, Birthday, Floating Holiday & Sick Leave
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Tuition Reimbursement
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401(k) with Employer Match
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Pension Plan
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Opportunities for advancement
Overall Job Purpose
Follows detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting tasks. Performs tasks necessary to process Accounts Payable timely and accurately. Performs tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily non-cash accounts. Performs a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the Credit Union while following established policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Receives, processes, and verifies invoices and records related to accounts payable. Prepares accounts payable payments after receiving proper authorization.
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Verifies daily all entries to the general ledger, balances the daily Credit Union transactions to all non-cash accounts. Verifies and posts the daily work.
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Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, researches differences and posts correcting entries as needed or directed.
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Processes daily outgoing cash letter.
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Enters fixed asset depreciation, prepaid expense, and other subaccount records into the subsidiary ledgers.
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Enters data into accounting systems and generates reports on a daily basis. Prepares various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly base as requested by management.
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Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, researches differences and posts correcting entries as needed or directed.
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Performs a variety of activities to assist management in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit Union.
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Cross-trains on Sr. Accounting Officer duties and performs duties in the absence of Sr. Accounting Officer as assigned.
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Transfers funds as requested trough Fedline Advantage by transmitting and receiving funds and completing executive scheduled transfers. Completes reporting as needed.
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Resolves accounting problems by clarifying the problem, determining the cause, selecting the best solution for resolution, and expediting the correction or adjustment.
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Maintains working knowledge of account software used.
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Performs additional duties as assigned or directed.
Required of all Sandia Area employees
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Represents the credit union in a professional manner at all times
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Maintains a thorough understanding and adherence to credit union regulations, compliance, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
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Meets deadlines as assigned and directed.
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Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for members and employees consistent with the credit union’s mission and philosophy.
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Maintains the security and confidentiality of pertinent information and records.
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Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established by Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and federal and state legal and regulatory guidelines, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as applicable to this position.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Knowledge of debits, credits and basic math.
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Familiarity with accounts payable.
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Ability to set priorities to meet deadlines.
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Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.
Education and Experience Requirements
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Minimum of two years of financial institution experience is required, with progressive responsibilities in accounting procedures.
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General knowledge of credit union accounting operations may be desirable.
*** Please submit an employment application to www.sandia.org/careers ***
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SAFCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.