Job Description
Neighbors FCU is excited to offer a $5,000 signing bonus to the candidate selected as our next Accountant II. This role is responsible for the precise and timely recording of the credit union's financial information. Coordinate and prepare all invoices for the credit union; make bill payments through the accounts payable system. Process wire transfers, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare monthly reports. Maintain a working knowledge of all services and operations of the credit union. Assist other departments with research. **
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
Represent the credit union to members in a courteous, professional manner. Provide prompt, efficient and accurate service in processing transactions.
Receive members and internal staff, in person or by phone, determine nature of business, handle request(s), or refer to appropriate department.
Maintain the accounts payable process for the entire credit union.
1. Maintain accounts payable database to keep vendor information up to date.
2. Receive all vendor invoices for the credit union.
3. Submit invoices to the appropriate managers for approval via AP Workflow.
4. Code invoices to be expensed to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
5. Maintain accurate records of all outstanding invoices by branch for accrual purposes and processes all month end accrual entries.
6. Alert AVP or VP of Accounting to invoices not properly approved or needs assistance with the appropriate expense general ledger account.
7. Ensure all invoices are paid in a timely manner to avoid additional fees and preserve the credit rating and vendor relations of the Credit Union.
8. Respond to all vendor inquiries.
9. Reconcile vendor statements, research, and correct discrepancies.
10. Process all employee travel advances and overnight travel reimbursements.
11. Process all employee check requests.
12. Process branch petty cash reimbursements.
13. Process all corporate credit card payments and post expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts using Concur.
14. Ensure the wire transfer for checks issued is submitted to MoneyGram International and that the check file transmission is sent to MoneyGram.
Prepare bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.
Perform wire and western union transfers on a daily basis.
Responsible for reconciling fixed assets and prepaid items general ledger accounts.
Reconcile month-end mortgage and commercial issued and loan origination fees and commercial loan participation portfolio for third party vendors to the general ledger account entries.
Assist examiners and auditors as needed. ****
Assist other departments with research as needed.
Backup daily functions of other Accounting staff when they are not in the office or need assistance with research.
Attend training sessions as required.
Be knowledgeable of the essential functions of the Accounting Clerk and Accountant I positions.
Maintain a working knowledge of all aspects of DNA and Prologue systems.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with the Bank Secrecy Act as it relates to this position.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to count and deal with numbers and details effectively.
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels, orally, in writing, or by phone.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate orally, in writing, and by phone.
- Ability to deal with members effectively (friendliness, tact and diplomacy).
- Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions.
- Ability to learn, apply and communicate knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Ability to learn, apply and communicate knowledge of credit union products and services.
- Ability to input and retrieve data from computer.
- Ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to type accurately.
- Ability to use and learn office machines (i.e., copier, fax, terminals).
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field required. Two years’ experience in Accounting required. Two to three years’ experience in Accounts Payable highly preferred. Three years’ experience in an accounting function within a credit union or other financial institution preferred.
Salary: DOE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: VP Accounting
Location: Perkins Branch