Accountant I

AUX•Lakewood, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

To support the financial management and operations of Aux client credit unions and other CUSOs. Working on-site at client locations may be necessary from time to time.

Requirements

Three months to one year of financial institution accounting or similar experience preferred
Work normally involves contact with persons beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (customers or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.
Maintain a professional attitude while interacting with internal and client staff.
A two-year college degree with an Accounting or related emphasis or c ompletion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or j ob specific skills acquired through on the job training or apprenticeship program.
Work normally involves contact with persons beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.
Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (customers or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.
Maintain a professional attitude while interacting with internal and client staff.
Able to operate a 10-Key, PC, and applicable software (MS Office, various data processing systems, and various internet based programs) as well as accounting systems.
Excellent mathematical skills
High level of accuracy required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized and/or non-routine situations.

Responsibilities

Perform all essential accounting functions for credit union clients in a timely and accurate manner.
Upload data files into client's accounting system for daily use (if required).
Perform daily processing of ACH and Share Draft files for clients.
Processing of stop payments, adjustments, and origination maintenance may be included.
Perform daily processing and settlement balancing of various processes as required contractually.
Balance and verify general ledger accounts daily; prepare and post journal entries as needed.
Complete daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations; perform research and follow up on outstanding items.
Document procedures for assigned tasks and update the procedure library as needed.
Assist with the month-end close process by preparing and posting month-end journal entries, simple reconciliations and other tasks as needed.
Maintain client records in a timely and orderly manner in accordance with prescribed standards.
Maintain proper documentation as appropriate to the nature of the transaction processed.
Ensure all deadlines are met for client deliverables
Take ownership of client issues, work with clients and vendors to resolve issues.
Work with internal quality control to ensure high quality work output.
Resolve issues with vendors and clients independently only escalate if needed.
Crosses train team members on job functions to enure client tasks are completed in a consistent fasion during time away.
Consistently use Monday.com for work items and ticketing for clients.
Consistently look for process improvement opportunities.
Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to: Computer input Filing Other duties as assigned