Key components of this position are to assist with the daily, monthly and quarterly Accounting reporting activities and to improve related processes and efficiencies in the department. Ensure accounting activities are carried out in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Individual must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Position will perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or CAO
Major Duties And Essential Functions
Assist with training Staff / Senior Staff Accountants in their daily, monthly and quarterly duties and serve as backup when needed. Assist with assigning, coordinating and reviewing work performed by staff as requested by Controller / CAO.
Document procedures as needed.
Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial reports, board reports, ALM reports and variance analysis as needed.
Assist with the preparation of the Quarterly 5300 Call Report as needed.
Assist in the preparation of the annual audited financial statements, budget, and tax returns (Form 945, 990 & 990t) as needed.
Assist in preparation of schedules for external auditors and examiners as needed.
Assist with preparing and posting GL entries as needed.
Assist with performing and review of daily / monthly reconciliations of assigned general ledger account reconciliations as needed.
Special projects and other duties as directed by the Controller or CAO.
Positions directly supervised: None
Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required For This Position:
Excellent knowledge of credit union policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, regulatory accounting, and state and federal regulations.
Strong background in finance and accounting.
Good organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to identify problems and provide solutions
Ability to exercise good judgment, accept responsibilities and make decisions
Ability to lead and coordinate activities for the department or a project team
Strong computer skills and have ability to effectively utilize new software programs to perform routine tasks.
Ability to operate software specific to the credit union's accounting system and member account information.
Proven experience working with spreadsheet and data with an intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
Good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in finance/accounting from four-year college or university. CPA or potential CPA candidate is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years related experience in a credit union or other financial institution.
Physical Activities And Requirements Of This Position
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
Finger Dexterity
Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Grasping
Using fingers and palm on an object.
Talking
Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Repetitive Motions
Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Average Hearing
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Average Visual Abilities
Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Sedentary Work
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently talk or hear, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands or arms. The employee will occasionally, stand and walk, climb or balance, and stoup, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.
Working Conditions of this Position
DESCRIPTION
None. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
Mental Activities And Requirements Of This Position
Reasoning Ability: The ability to use common sense or logic.
Detailed
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Mathematical Ability: The level of ability required to perform math skills and operations.
Advanced
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Language Ability: The level of ability required to communicate and understand written and oral language.
Typical
Ability to use passive vocabulary of 7,000-9,000 words; read at a fast-paced rate; and define unfamiliar words in dictionaries for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Ability to write moderate to complex documents. Ability to communicate in complex sentences, using normal word order with present and past tenses and strong vocabulary. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Compliance requirement
The responsibilities contained within this job description remains compliant with Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control and USA PATRIOT Act as they apply to the duties of the position
Disclaimer
The information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job, which may vary on the department or the assignment. The actual essential duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary by department, reporting structure and other business needs. No inference should be drawn that a specific job duty, responsibility or qualification is non-essential by its absence from this description.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Financial Services
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