Accounting Specialist

Role:

The Accounting Specialist provides financial services of superior quality and convenience through performing routine, simple accounting clerical operations in accordance with standard procedures for the credit union.

The pay for this position is $22.19 an hour.

• Performs routine accounting functions including one or more, but not limited to: accounts payable and receivable general ledger accounting, account reconciliation and billing/payment processing, posting journal entries, and maintaining accounting records and reports.
• Resolves problems in simple recurring assignments in accordance with previous training and experience.
• Verifies accuracy, completeness, and consistency of accounting information received.
• Assists in preparation of various routine and simple financial, regulatory and special reports for month, quarter and year-end closing.
• Collaborates with other departments and/or 3rd party agencies to resolve common problems and answer inquires.
• Contributes to efficient Credit Union operations by performing other job-related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of all Credit Union products, services, and promotions.

One year to three years of similar or related experience.

(1) A two-year college degree, or (2) completion of a specialized certification or licensing, or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by vendors, or (4) job-specific skills acquired through an apprenticeship program.

Position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have experience using computers and MS Office software.

Employees are empowered by being held accountable in their responsibilities and exhibit EPIC in Empowering Members by educating in financial solutions;
Professionalism in all aspects of Member service both externally and internally;
Innovation in delivering member products and services and in job performance by looking for efficiencies to better serve our members both externally and internally; and, Collaboration in listening and learning about the Members needs and collaborating to fill those financial needs as well as collaborating with internal members to best serve our Members.

• Adaptability:
  Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Managing Work:
  Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Strategic Decision Making:
  Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
• Work Standards:
  Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self- imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

• Building Partnerships:
  Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships:
  Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Contributing to Team Success:
  Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Innovation:
  Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
• Managing Conflict:
  Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate…