What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II-Onsite Sidney NY position at Sidney Federal Credit Union?
Here at SFCU we define our culture as one of GROWTH. Growing our member, growing our employee, and growing our organization. This is a great opportunity to join our innovative and growing SFCU team. In this role you will develop and maintain reliable accounting information on income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital as a basis for management planning and decision making and for fulfillment of financial reporting requirements. You will provide support for the Asset Liability Management (ALM) function, assist with budgeting and forecasting, as well as assisting with other special projects which may be required. Provide mutual aid to the accounting department as needed.
Reporting: Onsite- 42 Union Street Sidney NY 13838
Salary: $23.38-$26.78
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Assists Controller with providing ALM software provider with quarterly downloads of general ledger, certificate, and loan information as well as statistical data for outsourcing updates.
Assist with the review, timely payment and record keeping of all bills submitted for payment.
Assist with the annual audit gathering of information and follow-up for the NCUA Examination, CPA independent audit and any other special audits as requested.
Assist with the annual budget process as requested by management. This responsibility includes the linking of expense projections, asset/liability forecasts, income estimates, and fixed asset additions into a comprehensive annual plan for the credit union.
Perform tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts.
Back up the CFO, Controller, Accounting Manager and other accounting personnel as needed.
Seek out and suggest opportunities to improve duties and tasks where appropriate.
Assist with training as needed.
Assist with any unusual out-of-balance situation that may arise.
Prepare any other reports or special projects requested by management and/or Board of Directors.
Provide friendly, professional, and accurate service and support to all members and associates using the performance standards required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience Three 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:
Above average computer skills, including spreadsheet applications.
Aptitude for figures and great attention to detail.
Good communication skills, written and verbal.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Salary : $23 - $27
