Accounting Specialist

SUMMARY:

Responsible for all administrative functions and accounting duties necessary to maintain accurate accounting records. Provide assistance to other departments as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages cash transfers between corporate accounts to maintain the highest rate of return on investment while not going on loan with the corporates.

• Reconciles the corporate accounts daily, making sure all items clear in a timely manner.

• Prepares monthly reconciliations for all assigned general ledger accounts.

• Maintains the fixed asset and prepaid general ledger accounts, sets up purchased items to depreciate/amortize appropriately, runs the depreciation posting program monthly, and balances the general ledger accounts. Performs write-off of fixed assets as necessary.

• Processes and posts appropriate GL entries as needed.

• Abides by the Service Standards established by the credit union.

• Responsible for overseeing A/P function and providing backup if necessary.

• Prepares annual personal property reports and pays real and personal property taxes for each branch.

• Reviews 1099 NEC Income for vendors annually.

• Receives, processes, and pays employee reimbursements/per diem.

• Processes collection of foreign items.

• Performs the daily work of other accounting staff in their absence.

• May assist with processing both outgoing and incoming wire transfers.

• Receives communication from Corporate One regarding unreadable images and instructs the branches to rerun the checks or send to Corporate One for collection.

• Assists with preparation and filing of regulatory reports.

• Assists with processing payroll for our employees.

• Performs other duties and tasks as might be assigned from time to time.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Maintain balanced records, reconcile exception items, and complete all accounting, administrative, and clerical requirements in a timely manner. Maintain documentation that provides for an easy audit trail. Professional appearance and attitude, works as a team member.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a college or university; and 2 - 4 years related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None required.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to operate office equipment such as: fax machine, photocopier, typewriter, personal computer, adding machine, telephone, and laser printer. Understanding of credit union's core processing system in order to process both accounting and member service transactions. Must have a functional understanding of Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may increase moderately when printer operation is activated.

Thank you for your interest in joining UT Federal Credit Union. As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure work environment, all offers of employment at UT Federal Credit Union are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

The background check may include, but is not limited to, checks of your criminal record, employment history, educational credentials, credit history, motor vehicle record, and references. You may be required to provide additional information and complete further documentation to facilitate these checks.

By proceeding with this application, you hereby authorize UT Federal Credit Union and its designated agents and representatives to conduct such investigations and request such information as is necessary to evaluate your suitability for employment.

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Salary : $23 - $27