Staff Accountant Job Sartell Minnesota USA,Accounting

Location: Sartell

Description

At St. Cloud Financial Credit Union
, we are passionate about our vision to make a meaningful difference through human connection. Each employee will demonstrate our core values and mission:
To make a difference for all, we advocate for people through a member-focused culture, an enthusiastic employee environment, and purposeful action within our community.

The Staff Accountant supports the financial operations of the credit union by maintaining accurate accounting records, completing reconciliations, preparing financial information, and supporting operational accounting activities. This position performs moderately advanced accounting work under general supervision and follows generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and credit union accounting practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Reporting: Prepare and post journal entries related to accruals, expenses, investments, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other general ledger activity. Assist with month end close, financial reporting, accounting schedules, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements. Assist in preparing accounting and financial performance reports for internal and external use, including the quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Prepare and provide supporting documentation to auditors and examiners as needed.

(25%)
Reconciliations & Analysis: Perform reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts and operational systems using internal and external data sources. Research and resolve discrepancies, identify variances or unusual activity, and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records. (25%)
Excel & Process Improvement: Use Excel to analyze data, prepare reconciliations, and support financial reporting. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency. (25%)
Financial Operations: Reconcile and record daily settlement and cash clearing activity for ACH, share drafts, debit cards, credit cards, ATM and ITM transactions, point of sale activity, bill payment, mobile deposits, and other payment channels. Support cash management, branch vault cash orders, wire activity, and other operational accounting functions. (15%)
General Accounting: Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, corporate credit card transactions, and related general ledger activity accurately and timely. Maintain supporting documentation, assist with accounting schedules, and respond to audit, examination, and regulatory requests. Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

To approach assigned responsibilities with curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset that supports greater efficiency and stronger accounting processes.

To meet established credit union and department standards for accuracy, timeliness, service, compliance, and quality.

To contribute positively to the credit union’s culture by supporting a collaborative work environment and maintaining a strong focus on member and organizational needs.

To actively participate within the department and keep leadership informed of significant accounting, operational, or financial issues that may affect the organization.

To ensure assigned general ledger accounts and reconciliations are current, balanced, properly supported, and completed within established time frames.

To prepare journal entries, reports, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation accurately and within prescribed deadlines.

To assist in preparing accounting and financial performance reports for internal and external use, including the quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report, accurately and within required reporting deadlines.

To research and resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner and elevate significant or unresolved issues as appropriate.

To provide accurate, helpful, and professional assistance to coworkers, members, vendors, auditors, examiners, and other business partners regarding accounting matters and processes.

To identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and create efficiencies within accounting operations.

To comply with applicable policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements, including reporting suspicious activity in accordance with the Bank Secrecy Act.

Requirements KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS EXPERIENCE

Three to five years of similar or…