About this role
Job Summary:
Accounting Specialist I is responsible for maintaining accurate and detail accounting records. This position processes domestic and international outgoing and incoming wires. The Accounting Specialist I is responsible to prepare monthly General Ledger reconciliations. In addition, this position provides support to other Credit Union departments through assistance in problem resolution and research.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Process wire transfers daily
• Domestic and international
• Incoming and outgoing
• General Ledger reconciliations
• Reconcile branch and teller work daily
• Verify manual department General Ledger entries daily
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts
• Perform department processes, conduct research and problem resolution
• Process deposited returned checks daily, review and process stop payments.
• Process foreign checks.
• Verify electronic payment file and return file (ACH).
• Collaborate with team members to provide front line and member support by performing research and analysis.
• File, store and destroy documents daily, weekly, monthly and annually.
• Perform various administrative duties as directed by Management.
Requirements:
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.
Education:
• Associate's degree in Accounting
Work Experience:
• Experience: 1 -2 years
• Experience Details: Understand accounting principles.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently analyze data.
Skills:
• Knowledge in Accounting principles required
• Proficiency in Excel skills
• Excellent time management ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy entering data
• Strong math and research skills.