Staff Accountant

NATURE AND SCOPE
Reports to the Manager, Accounting. The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing, analyzing and verifying financial transactions. This position performs accounting functions for the Credit Union and has access to, and works with, confidential data. Provides management with financial information by researching and reconciling general ledger accounts.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Associate's degree in related field and a minimum of two years of experience in an accounting function. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Must be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
3. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and possess strong analytical skills. Must have demonstrated ability to function in a variety of programs and systems as part of job responsibilities.
4. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, patience, active listening, and sound judgment are required. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality.
5. Must be able to independently organize work, balance multiple priorities and manage a variety of projects in a high-volume work environment with strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with credit union associates, members, and vendors by demonstrating friendly, helpful, and efficient service.
7. Strong team player with willingness to assist.
8. Must have a thorough understanding of company policies and procedures as they relate to the position. Must understand and comply with all job-related state and federal laws and regulations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Maintains and reconciles daily financial transaction activity to core system and general ledger accounts.
2. Compile and maintain records of financial transactions through a combination of duties including posting to, verifying, and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts. Apply principles of accounting to balance and reconcile accounts.
3. Prepares daily and monthly general ledger entries.
4. Prepares daily and monthly detailed general ledger balance reconciliations.
5. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
6. Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts, identify unusual trends or erroneous entries and verify accuracy of the transactions and balances.
7. Coordinate with other departments, including branches to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues.
8. Builds relationships and fosters positive interactions with credit union associates, members, and vendors by demonstrating friendly, helpful, and efficient service.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.