Accounting Specialist

Description

This position is primarily responsible for following detailed standardized procedures in performing accounting clerical operations. This position will also be performing a variety of duties related to the accounting functions within the credit union by performing the following duties.

• Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Balances data received from data processing for share draft posting exceptions.
• Researches and resolves member's questions about ach and share draft postings.
• Verifies return totals to actual credit received. Processes Automated Clearing House (ACH) origination and all daily ACH files and exceptions.
• Prepares, posts and balances payrolls.
• Scans items necessary for record retention.
• Balances individual work to subtotals; classifies totals per general ledger.
• Reconciles auto recon general ledger daily.
• Prepares escheat letters relating to outstanding checks over 90 days old.
• Balance assigned accounts as needed (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
• Handles research requests for members that are not available in the credit union's computer-based record retention software program.
• Receives mail from branch and postal delivery. Distributes to appropriate accounting staff.
• Supports the Accounting call queue.
• Orders cash for branch offices.
• Processes file daily for the A2A transfers (from Home Banking)
• Process wire transfer requests, following wire transfer procedures. This includes documenting member call backs when required and OFAC check completed prior to remitting.
• Balances credit union daily check deposit (check 21) and other accounts as assigned.
• Maintains debit card daily reconciliations.
• Processes Callipay exceptions daily.
• Performs other duties that management deems necessary for the overall smooth operation of the credit union.
• Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
• Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts computer spreadsheets and databases such as Midwest remittances.
• Investigates problems that vendors or purchasing agents have with obtaining payment for bills.
• Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, and reviews for accuracy.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts with various spreadsheets.
• Reconciles report discrepancies and problems and makes corrections.
• Processes return checks daily.
• Assists employees, vendors, clients, or members by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), VP of Accounting or Accounting Manager on journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other accounting tasks as assigned.
• Maintains controls and records of financial transactions.
• May audit operating reports, vouchers, invoices, requisitions, purchase orders, and similar statements.
• Cross-sells services.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control.

• Quality Management
  - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

• Planning/Organizing
  - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety And Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Reports To: V P of Accounting & Card Services

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…