Accountant 1

Expected Outcomes

• Reconciliations and daily balancing are completed timely and accurately.
• Proper documentation is provided for research, audits, and exams.
• Excellent customer service is provided to our internal staff and our members.
• Accounting staff supports internal departments, as needed, to accurately and professionally resolve variances and exceptions.
• Job duties are completed in a way that is consistent with all compliance and regulatory requirements.

Capability Requirements

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business, or related area.
• One year experience in the accounting/operations of a retail financial institution or business-related field; or combination of applicable work experience and education.
• Professional well developed interpersonal skills essential for interacting with credit union staff and members.
• Ability to work accurately with figures and ability to perform detailed work.
• Ability to work accurately with figures and to perform detailed work.
• Ability to follow up on problems presented to the members and internal staff using the customer service approach including use of investigative problem solving.
• Intermediate mathematical skills required (calculations and concepts involving decimals, percentages, fractions, and etc.)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and intermediate knowledge of Excel.

Why Summit?

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement to help you reach your full potential.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Benefits: Benefit from our 401(k) plan with employer match to secure your future.
• Employee Wellness: Participate in programs and resources designed to support your overall well-being.
• Community Involvement: Engage in initiatives that give back to the community and make a positive impact.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all outcomes, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and /or carry up to 10 pounds.

Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in a typical administrative setting with climate control and appropriate lighting. Travel to branches requires exposure to outdoor and traffic conditions.

Equipment Used: Variety of office equipment (telephone, printer, pc, mobile devices, etc).

EEO Statement: At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union. Different makes us better. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)