Accountant II

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates•Aurora, CO

13d•$23 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

AUX is seeking an Accountant II to support its financial management and day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with excellent mathematical skills and a strong commitment to accuracy. The position requires professional communication with internal and client staff, courteous and knowledgeable service, adherence to detailed instructions, and sound judgment. The Accountant II will play an important part in maintaining accounting reports, performing reconciliations, and supporting accounting functions for AUX, as well as providing accounting support to client credit unions and other CUSOs. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with internal teams, clients, vendors, and other industry partners.

Requirements

A four-year degree with an accounting or related emphasis; or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school; or job-specific skills acquired through on-the-job training or an apprenticeship program.
One to three years of accounting experience desired.
Ability to operate a 10-key, PC, and applicable software, including MS Office, various data processing systems, internet-based programs, and accounting systems.
Understanding of a general ledger, including double-sided accounting.

Nice To Haves

Financial institution experience preferred (bank, credit union, savings and loan, etc.).

Responsibilities

Performing all essential accounting functions for credit union clients in a timely and accurate manner, including uploading data files, processing ACH and Share Draft files, processing stop payments, adjustments, and origination maintenance, and performing daily processing and settlement balancing.
Balancing and verifying general ledger accounts daily and preparing and posting journal entries as needed.
Documenting procedures for assigned tasks and updating the procedure library.
Assisting with the month-end close process by preparing and posting month-end journal entries, simple reconciliations, and other tasks.
Maintaining client records in a timely and orderly manner in accordance with prescribed standards and ensuring proper documentation.
Ensuring all deadlines are met for client deliverables.
Taking ownership of client issues, working with clients and vendors to resolve them, including holding regular client meetings.
Working with internal quality control to ensure high-quality work output.
Resolving issues with vendors and clients independently and escalating only when necessary.
Cross-training team members on job functions.
Performing intermediate level accounting functions for credit union clients, including completing complex reconciliations, performing research on outstanding items, and assisting with new client implementations.
Preparing supporting schedules for financial and regulatory reports, routine accruals, and month-end worksheets.
Assisting with monthly client status update preparation, 5300 Call Report schedule completion, and audit/examination support.
Assisting with Accountant I training.
Consistently using the Monday.com portal for client work tracking.
Consistently looking for process improvement opportunities.