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To support the financial management and operations of the Credit Union through maintenance of accounting records and reports; perform a wide variety of accounting work under minimal supervision including posting journal entries and participating in the daily balancing of various general ledger accounts; work with other departments to reconcile out of balance situations and respond to member inquiries. This individual shares in the responsibility of producing accurate and timely financial information for both internal and external use. Responsible for the oversight of the accounts payable function. Assist the Accounting Supervisor and Controller with data analysis as needed. |
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Essential Functions & Responsibilities: |
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| Assist with the processing of all wire transfers, both incoming and outgoing and both domestic and international. All wire transfers must be processed under dual control along with the Accounting Representative (Accounting Supervisor and/or Controller to serve as backup). |
| | | Processes daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as determined by the Controller and Accounting Supervisor. Responsible for daily reconciliation of the Credit Union’s mobile banking activity and ATM activity. Responsible for daily reconciliation of the Federal Reserve Bank reconciliation. Responsible for weekly and monthly reconciliations, as assigned. |
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| Responsible for the oversight of the accounts payable function. Ensure all accounts payable is available for submission by the respective team members. Ensure the accounting review is completed timely for all invoices. |
| | Reviews daily work and accounting reconciliations completed by Accounting Representative for accuracy and completeness. Assists both the Accounting Supervisor and the Accounting Representative with their work helping them solve problems that they encounter. Also serves as backup for both positions. Identifies potential departmental improvements and develops a plan to implement those improvements. |
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| - Responds to inquiries from other team members received through DL Accounting email group, Synapses, through the accounting phone queue in Ring Central or direct email. Inquiries could include requests for copies of cleared checks, assistance with research of EFT related inquiries, stop payment requests, wire confirmations, etc.
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Performance Measurements: |
| 1. | Oversee and assist with the processing of all wire transfers, both incoming and outgoing and both domestic and international. All wire transfers must be processed under dual control along with the Accounting Representative (Accounting Supervisor to serve as backup). Also responsible for the daily reconciliation of the Federal Reserve account through which the majority of wire transfers flow. |
| 2. | Process and reconcile daily outstanding check activity (both accounts payable and cashier's checks) and stop payment requests and reconcile the corresponding general ledger accounts in accordance with established department standards. |
| 3. | Act as a backup for resolution of any Positive Pay issues that may arise (stale dated checks, required decisioning, etc.) and for SEG payroll processing. |
| 4. | Responsible for the daily reconciliation of all mobile banking activity, including the processing of all mobile banking returns. |
| 5. | Keep all assigned GL accounts current and in balance daily according to established department standards. |
| 6. | Assistance with annual compilation of annual tax forms, as requested. |
| 7. | Oversee and maintain responsibility for the annual escheat processing to the State. |
| 8. | Responsible for the oversight of the Accounts Payable process. |
| 9. | Maintain written procedures for all GL reconciliations and daily, weekly and monthly tasks, as assigned. |
| 10. | Respond to inquiries from other team members received through DL Accounting email group, Synapses, through the Accounting phone queue in Ring Central or direct email. Inquiries could include requests for copies of cleared checks, assistance with research of EFT related inquiries, stop payment requests, wire confirmations, etc. |
| 11. | Attend meetings and training sessions, as needed, with the Accounting team members. |
| 12. | Adhere to FCU and department core service standards. |
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Knowledge and Skills: |
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Experience | Three years to five years of similar or related experience. |
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Education | Equivalent to a college degree (BS or BA in a relevant field). |
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Interpersonal Skills | Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for the purpose of first-level conflict resolution, building relationships, and soliciting cooperation. Discussions involve a higher degree of confidentiality and discretion, requiring diplomacy and tact in communication. |
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Other Skills | Must be able to operate general office equipment including 10-key calculator and be able to use PC spreadsheet software.
Must be experienced and knowledgeable with accounting terms and processes.
Attention to detail and quality of work required. Ability to respond to questions from members, supervisors, managers and employees. Strong time management and organizational skills.
Responsible for understanding, adhering to, and complying with Bank Secrecy Act requirements and the Credit Union's Bank Secrecy Act policies and procedures. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to the proper authority in accordance with the Credit Union's Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering policies and procedures. |
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Physical Requirements | Essential functions of this position are carried out in a variety of positions including standing and sitting. Additionally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, used hands to finger, handle or feel objects and/or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or bend. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision |
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Work Environment | Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. |
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