Accounting Specialist - Service 1st Federal Credit Union

• Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week
• Monday through Friday Availability Required

Role: An Accounting Specialists primary responsibility is to perform various routine, clerical and research duties in regards to (but not limited to) general ledger postings, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, all CUSO loan postings, wire transfers, and preparation of reports associated with the finance and accounting department. Researches and responds to inquiries and contacts other staff and departments and/or vendors to resolve a variety of support problems.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

40% - Completes general ledger entries and reconcilement function for Service 1st.
20% - Supports the lending department for processing CUSO loans, Mortgages held for sale, Private Student loans, as well as the Indirect Lending department. Also maintains tracking and reporting of off system loans.
15% - Receives and reviews invoices as submitted by other departments. Processes the accounts
payable function for the credit union.
5% - Prepares monthly reports associated with the finance and accounting department.
5% - Processes wire transfers for bill payer, funding first mortgages held for sale, member wires and other requests.
5% - Maintains proper files and records of the credit union. Follows record retention requirements.
5% - Supports the requests and needs of branches and departments as needed. Resolves issues via use of internal help desk ticket system.
5% Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Responsible for the general ledger reconcilement function and various accounting functions including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, investments, preparation of financial reports, etc.
2. Initiates ACH dealer payments and prepares and processes dealers reserve compensation. Posts monthly receipts, expenses and accruals.
3. Performs accounting and support processes for CUSO loans, Mortgages held for sale, Private Student loans and other off system loans as needed. Also maintains tracking and reporting of these off system loans.
4. Receives and reviews invoices as submitted by other departments. Processes the accounts payable function for the credit union.
5. Prepares monthly reports associated with the finance and accounting departments as needed.
6. Processes wire transfers for bill payer, funding first mortgages held for sale, member wire requests, and other requests received.
7. Monitors and maintains Corporate cash accounts daily.
8. Scan documents into Imaging System as required.
9. Supports the requests and needs of branches and departments as needed.
10. Participate in training and professional development activities to acquire and maintain standards established by the credit union. This could include attending conferences, seminars and workshops as directed by Management.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience - Requires three years of similar or related experience with at least six months of that experience in credit union or banking environment.

Education - Requires completion of a high school education or equivalent. Two years of higher education or an Associate's Degree in accounting, finance or related field preferred.

Interpersonal Skills - Work involves contact with persons beyond immediate associates regarding routine matters for the purpose of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion. Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (members or vendors), requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

Other Skills

• Requires, intermediate mathematical skills (calculations and concepts involving decimals,  percentages, fractions, etc.)
• Must be able to operate a 10-key calculator, typewriter, and keyboard.
• Requires working knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.

Physical Requirements

• Exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Involves sitting most of the time.
• Walking and standing are required occasionally.
• Repetitive finger movements to perform typing or otherwise working with paper files and documents.
• Requires close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; etc.

Service 1st Federal Credit Union provides equal opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in employment and in our business activities.

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