What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant 3 position at Sunward?
Description
Supports the financial operations and management of the Credit Union through such accounting functions as account payables, and daily reconciliations of cashier’s checks, money orders, and wire transfers. Assists with more complex accounting functions such as employee payroll, daily reconcilement of mortgage accounting system, item processing and other cash-related accounts.
Job Duties:
- May perform any of the following:
- Process account payables, fixed assets and/or prepaid expenses
- Produce government reports
- Assist with investment postings
- Send and/or receive wire transfers
- May provide assistance with or act as back-up for the following:
- Daily cash reconcilement
- Financial statement preparation for subsidiaries (i.e. Consumer Financial Services, LLC.)
- Employee payroll processing as well as payment and reconcilement of employee insurance, tax withholdings and 401(k) contributions
- Amortization and balancing of monthly indirect lending activity
- Balance and reconcile daily item processing cash letters
- Balance general ledger accounts.
- Assist in the month-end closings of SLFCU’s financial statements.
- Perform both daily and monthly activity and account reconciliations.
- Promote the service and sales culture by maintaining basic knowledge of products and services and referring members to the appropriate person/department.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Experience and Knowledge:
- Minimum three years accounting experience (preferably in a financial institution).
- Solid understanding of accounting/finance concepts and principles.
- Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel and Word) and accounting software; demonstrates ability to learn new software.
- Basic knowledge of Credit Union products and services, features, and benefits.
Education:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school with a concentration in accounting or finance, or equivalent number of relevant classes or work experience.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills. Exhibits daily the Credit Union’s commitment to maintaining a close and caring touch with its members/employees.
- Able to work with internal/external contacts and all levels of staff and management appropriately.
- Functions well in a team environment.
Communication:
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial or accounting concepts, policies and procedures clearly and succinctly.
Other Skills:
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
- Exhibits exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers/analyzes information skillfully.
- Demonstrates excellent math and balancing skills.
- Flexible regarding schedule; able to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Salary : $47,923 - $59,904
