Accountant I

Gesa Credit Union•Richland, WA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Accounting Leadership, the Accountant I performs tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile accounts daily, weekly and monthly as required, and manage other accounting related duties. This position researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors. The Accountant I maintains the Credit Union’s accounting records and reports, ensuring that they are in compliance with credit union policies, procedures, service standards and generally accepted accounting practices. This position assists other departments in the interpretation of accounting entries and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
One (1) to three (3) years of similar or related experience.
Experienced with standard office equipment, automated data processing systems including PC software programs and spreadsheets.
Ability to multi-task on numerous projects simultaneously.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person and over the phone.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate work.
Ability to make quality decisions in a timely manner with extreme attention to detail.
Ability to manage time, accomplish daily and bi-weekly goals, report to management on results regularly and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a high paced environment.
Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills and possess the ability to work in both a team.
Work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of MS Office at an intermediate to advanced level.

Nice To Haves

Preferred two (2) to four (4) years accounting experience in banking or credit union industry.
Some travel is required to achieve training and business objectives.
Experience in a credit union or financial services institution.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile bank and general ledger accounts as required.
Prepare management and regulatory reports within assigned schedule.
Generate & distribute monthly, or as needed, reports to branch and departments managers across the organization.
Perform all month-end activities and quarter-end activities, including balancing accounts, income statement analysis, budget variance, and producing financial statements within scheduled timeframes.
Post journal entries, process receivables, and verify accuracy of information.
Manage accounts payable processes including research, code, and route invoices for approval.
Collect vendor W-9’s.
Process and record vendor payments.
Monitor and order cash supply for branches by communicating with branch manager/supervisor.
Assist with investment process by responding to questions about CD investments.
Complete necessary forms as directed, set up and maintain investment files, and ensure security of receipts, broker confirmations, and related documents.
Administer and manage the wire transfer system and review wires for accuracy.
Troubleshoot and assist with issues with minimal supervision.
Provide informed, professional assistance to others in the Credit Union regarding accounting and finance.
Keep management immediately informed of key operational issues and/or concerns affecting the department.
Review and analyze vendor and potential vendor financial information to complete financial due diligence assessments.
Review and complete analytics on general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
Maintain awareness of laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures which impact position duties and responsibilities.
Must understand and perform Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) functions, as applicable to job responsibilities.
Attend credit union training sessions, conferences and seminars as approved by Supervisor.
Maintain awareness of policies and regulations related to duties and responsibilities.
Prepare income and balance sheet statements for supervisor’s review, consolidated statements, regulatory reports and various other accounting statements and reports.
Support fixed asset reconciliation and inventory as assigned.
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and budget forecast.
Conduct special studies, complete projects as assigned.
Coordinate accounting matters with other departments and locations.
Work independently and as a team member while using discretion in decision-making and sound judgment in resolving problems.
Display mutual respect, trust and dignity, acting in the best interest of the credit union.
Lead by example by displaying solid ethics and integrity at all times.
Control risk and perform duties in a safe and sound manner.
Maintain and protect all sensitive data utilizing the highest standard of confidentiality and professionalism.
Perform all other duties as assigned.