Accounting Spec II, III or IV

Company Description

Ent Credit Union exists to improve the financial quality of life of the people we serve. This mission drives us every day, but we are more than our mission. We're also individuals using our unique abilities to make our organization, and the communities we serve, better than they were yesterday. We're a not-for-profit that puts people above profits and actively invests in our community. Our rapidly growing team is expanding our reach to serve more people throughout Colorado. To spread our mission far and wide, we need people like you. If you're interested in a paycheck with a purpose, apply with us today. Our people make the difference, and we truly believe you are our greatest asset.

Job Description

This position is responsible for various general ledger posting and reconciliation processes and third-party settlement processing for the Credit Union. This position is also responsible for various month-end closing duties including but not limited to posting of accruals and adjustments to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and completion of month-end reconciliations for the Credit Union as well as providing training support, technical knowledge, and cross coverage for functions performed by Accounting Staff members In addition, schedules of various accounting activities must be maintained to facilitate the Credit Union's NCUA Examination and the External CPA Audit. This position is responsible for composing and maintaining department procedures for tasks assigned.

Essential Functions

• Post, analyze, and reconcile activity for assigned accounts to ensure accounts reflect the appropriate balances and postings comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Perform the daily reconciliation of portfolios and related general ledger accounts. Complete tasks timely and accurately. Work closely with various cross-functional staff and management to research and resolve differences.
• Perform assigned month-end processing and closing duties. Analyze, assess, calculate, and post accruals for assigned income and expense transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP. Prepare formal reconciliations to include appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare various schedules for regulators, auditors, and regulatory reporting. Participate in core release testing and assessments for accounting-related functions.
• Other job-related duties assigned commensurate with position grade, to include technical support and cross-coverage of other Accounting Specialists' tasks.
• Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Ent policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Qualifications

Minimum Formal Qualifications for the Specialist II:

• Knowledge consistent with Associates degree in  Accounting / Finance or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance preferred
• 3+ years combined experience in an accounting function, financial services, member service, or related functions; to include 1+ years' general accounting experience
• 1+ years experience in or relevant to the banking/credit union industry Pref

Minimum Formal Qualifications for the Specialist III:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field of study
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance preferred
• 2+ years combined experience in an accounting function, financial services, member service, or related functions; to include 1+ years' general accounting experience
• 2+ years experience in or relevant to the banking/credit union industry Pref

Minimum Formal Qualifications for the Specialist IV:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field of study
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance preferred
• 4+ years combined experience in an accounting function, financial services, member service, or related functions; to include 1+ years' general accounting experience
• 2+ years experience in or relevant to the banking/credit union industry Pref

Each year of relevant work experience may be exchanged for a year in a relevant degree program or vice versa. For example, a requirement of a bachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years of account experience could be substituted for a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant accounting work experience or a master's degree in accounting and 0 years of work experience.


Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze transactions related to this position and make independent, relevant accounting decisions, to include a solid understanding of accounting interrelationships across cross