Staff Accountant Sr

 Position Purpose and Objectives

Key components of this position are to perform complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and reconciliation, processing credit card settlement, reconciling investments, prepare management reports and analysis, developing financial statements and related reporting, and backup duties as needed.  Assist with cash forecasting, budgeting, external/internal audit and exam preparation.  Accounting activities must be carried out in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  Individual must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.  Position will perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

 

Major Duties and Essential Functions

1. Assist with the compilation and analysis of financial information for internal and external reporting. Monthly financial statements and supplemental reports prepared for the Credit Union of Texas, Board of Directors, ALM Committee, and others as assigned.  Assist with collecting data for the Quarterly Call Report.
2. Preparing entries and posting. Reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts.  Assist with general ledger maintenance.
3. Balance the outstanding corporate checks to the general ledger. Perform research as needed.  Reconciles fixed asset and depreciation accounts.  Reconciles prepaid asset accounts.
4. Interpret and analyze data to prepare general ledger entries. Reconcile assigned accounts.  Prepare various reporting schedules as needed.
5. Assist with external and internal audits and examinations as requested.
6. Daily reconciliation of Federal Reserve account. Balance the general ledger daily. Reconciliation of the settlement account for the ATM, Vault Cash, Speedpay, Bill Pay, and Credit Card activities.  Prepare periodic regulatory reporting as required.
7. Special projects as requested.

 

Positions directly supervised:  N/A

Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position:

 

Excellent knowledge of credit union policies and procedures.

Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Sound analytical and organization skills.

Ability to use creativity and common sense to perform daily functions.

Ability to effectively utilize new software programs to perform daily functions.

Ability to operate software specific to the credit union's accounting system and member account information. Basic input, output, error correction, general ledger account structure knowledge essential to be able to perform the job.

Strong computer skills to perform routine accounting tasks such as account reconciliation, balance inquiries and record updates. Proven experience working with spreadsheet and data with an intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.

The ability to use data and information to make effective decisions.

An ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment

Good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive topics

 

Education:  Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in finance/accounting from four-year college or university and/or equivalent experience and certifications.

           

Experience:  Minimum 3 years or more of similar or related experience.      

 

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

CATEGORY

DESCRIPTION

Finger Dexterity

Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

Grasping

Using fingers and palm on an object.

Talking

Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

Repetitive Motions

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Average Hearing

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.  

Average Visual Abilities

Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.   

Sedentary Work

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently talk or hear, sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands or arms.  The employee will occasionally, stand and walk, climb or balance, and stoup, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

 

Working Condit