Accounting Specialist III - Temporary - Onsite

Accounting Specialist III – Temporary 90‑day Assignment Onsite

At Premier America Credit Union, our Core Purpose is to serve our members by making it easier to meet today’s needs and reach tomorrow’s dreams. Our talented team members succeed by demonstrating accountability, friendliness, respect, a passion for delivering great service, giving back to our communities, and pursuing personal growth. Come grow with us and be part of the Premier America family!

Premier America Credit Union is seeking a Temporary Accounting Generalist III, who under supervision will provide support to comply with the policies and procedures of the Credit Union in maintaining all accounting processes.

• Assists other departments and answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assists with compiling supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support automation projects through training, problem resolution, and testing.
• Involved in cross‑training team members for coverage purposes, as appropriate.
• Support Accounting Manager by reviewing daily work as assigned.
• Attend seminars and professional conferences.
• Maintain and apply proficient knowledge of all applicable regulations. Regulations include but are not limited to Regulation CC, Regulation J, Regulation E, Regulation D, and Bank Secrecy Act.
• Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and on‑site responsibilities effectively.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Premier America Team Members.
• Assists in the preparation of financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system, core system and departments.
• May assist with recurring regulatory schedules needed for 1099‑Misc, FR2900, 5300, 571‑L.
• Timely and accurate input, verification, processing and tracking of incoming and outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for two or more of the following major functions:
  Provide support to the primary daily processes and regulatory requirements of Accounting Services;
  Wire Transfers, Corporate checks, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting.
• Reconciles more complex general ledger accounts daily and monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly and prepares necessary clearing general ledger entries.
• Completes assigned monthly‑end close workbooks and journal vouchers.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience, of which at least five (5) years is related to Accounting.
• High school diploma required;
  Accounting or Finance college‑level courses or equivalent preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic accounting concepts of debits and credits.
• Familiarity with all transaction processing, check operations and funds transfers.
• PC skills: proficient in MS Office suite – advanced Excel skills.
• Proficient with 10‑key calculator.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, working in a fast‑paced environment.

The base pay range for this position is $40 per hour.

• Competitive pay
• Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision.
• FSA and HSA
• Company‑Paid Life and A&D insurance
• Discounts on loans (must be a member)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match
• Educational Assistance Program and more!

Founded in 1957, Premier America Credit Union is one of the nation’s largest credit unions, with over 100,000 members and more than $3 billion in assets. We exist to serve the needs of all members – the owners of Premier America. With a large retail branch network, access to over 30,000 surcharge‑free ATMs and the Shared Branch Network, Premier America provides financial services to those who live, work, worship or attend school in the Ventura and Los Angeles counties of California, and Harris County in Texas.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled |
Drug‑free Workplace

Premier America Credit Union will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.