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Accountant III (Full time / part time)

Position Summary: Completes various daily, weekly, and monthly operational accounting functions. Specializes in and acts as a go-to for share drafts. Efficiently and effectively assists Credit Union clients and the Accounting Department in daily operations. Performs all duties in compliance with Credit Union policies and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•Manages the ACH and share draft exceptions daily.

•Assists clients with ACH and other General Ledger questions, problems, and research.

•Makes daily General Ledger entries for client Credit Union accounts.

•Reconciles daily settlement entries for Cash settlement accounts.

•Reconciles cashier’s check and money orders issued daily.

•Assists with monthly investment accrual entries.

•Reconciles cash letter and mobile deposits daily

•Cross trains and acts as a back up to other staff in the Accounting Department as needed.

•Researches and assists with client inquiries including but not limited to statement reprints, copies of checks, etc.

•Assists with special Accounting Department projects as needed.

•Participates in training sessions and online courses as needed.

•Performs any other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

•Communicates with clients in a friendly, professional, manner.

•Gives all clients their full attention during each interaction.

•Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and promotes this attribute to all employees.

•Performs all duties in compliance with policies and procedures.

•Always maintains the integrity of our confidentiality policy.

•Maintains a positive, professional appearance and attitude with clients and co-workers.

•Develops and maintains positive working relationships with other employees; promotes teamwork concept.

•Maintains a neat workspace

•Is punctual and reliable.

•Asks for help when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•Ability to operate general office equipment.

•Basic mathematical skills.

•Excellent communication and customer service skills.

•Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems efficiently and effectively.

•Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills (including Excel).

•Excellent attention to detail.

•Post-secondary education and/or experience in related field preferred but not required.

Job Qualifications: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• 2+ years of related experience

• Must be self-managed and capable of balancing multiple tasks

• Open to change and willing to learn new skills

• Works effectively in a team environment

• Possesses the ability to follow up on pending issues

• Possesses the ability to meet deadlines

• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail

• Possesses strong analytical skills

• Intermediate level Excel experience (PivotTables, V-Lookups, etc.)

• Complies with all Credit Union policies and procedures including those related to Bank Secrecy Act regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• 4+ years of related experience

• Applied knowledge of credit union or financial services systems, policies, and procedures

Work Relationships and Scope: Reports directly to the CFO. This position works closely with other Accounting Department employees and interacts regularly with a range of other employees, clients and non- clients. Frequent access to confidential member and credit union information.

Working Conditions: Work is performed remotely. There may be occasions when the work environment is stressful. Work hours will normally be from Monday through Friday and may change depending on our needs or due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Physical requirements include the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Some walking, bending, stooping, and lifting of light materials is required. Frequent mental and visual concentration required for computer usage. Other equipment that may be used includes copy machine, calculator, computer, fax machine, and other office and financial institution equipment.

Acknowledgment: This position describes the general nature and level of work performed by the individual assigned to this position and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It does not state or imply these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties. All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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