JOB TITLE: Accountant

Department: Operations

Reports to: VP of Operations

Effective Date: September 2020 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for a variety of daily accounting and auditing functions of the credit union and supports the Member Services and Loan Departments as needed; processes Accounts Payable, reconciles bank and general ledger accounts, performs account audits and researches member-related transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Accounts payable: Maintain vendor records, process and pay invoices and post items paid to the appropriate general ledger account. Prepare year-end vendor tax forms, record fixed assets and prepaid expenses, process employee expense reports and corporate credit card payments.

2. Posting general ledger transactions: Post general ledger entries and adjustments as needed. Research and resolve exceptions.

3. Account reconciliation: Reconcile multiple banking and general ledger accounts on a daily or monthly basis. Balance general ledger accounts to 3rd party processor records.

4. Reporting: Prepare management reports and assist VP of Operations with month-end reporting. Report unclaimed property to the State and personal property to the County.

5. Audits and Compliance: Collect requested audit documents and meet with examiners/auditors as needed. Maintain thorough understanding of Bank Secrecy Act and comply with all regulations.

6. Operations support: Provide analysis or support to front-line and back-office operations functions as needed.

7. Continuous Improvement: Participate in Incentive Ideas program team for efficiencies in business and transactional processes and tools.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

· Must be customer service oriented; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Microsoft Office suite knowledge, especially Excel

Ability to:

· Problem-solve efficiently

· Prioritize assigned tasks effectively

· Work independently

· Work well under pressure

· Work collaboratively with other employees as part of a multifunctional team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Education:

A high school diploma, GED or equivalent business experience. AA degree and completion of college-level accounting courses preferred.

Experience:

Bank or credit union experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed mainly during regular office hours; however, incumbent may be required to attend meetings or events outside regular office hours. Also, hours may include weekend or evening hours.

HOW TO APPLY:

We look forward to reviewing your cover letter, resume, and compensation history at Careers@SnoCope.org  Please specify in your cover letter the site, organization or person from whom you learned of this position. Qualified candidates will receive additional application information.   

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This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

SnoCope Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

SnoCope makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability or other protected status.