Accountant II

AUX•Lakewood, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

To support the financial management and operations of Credit Union Service Network, LLC's (CUSN) through the maintenance of accounting reports and reconciliations. This position will also support the accounting function of our client credit unions and other CUSOs. Working on-site at client locations may be necessary from time to time.

Requirements

One to three years of accounting experience desired
A four-year degree with 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 apprenticeship program.
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.
Understanding of a general ledger, including double sided accounting

Nice To Haves

financial institution experience preferred. (Bank, Credit Union, Savings & Loan, etc.)

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.
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.
Ability to resolve issues with vendors and clients independently only escalate if needed.
Perform intermediate level accounting functions for credit union clients in a timely and accurate manner.
Complete complex daily, weekly and/or monthly reconciliations; perform research and follow up on outstanding items.
Assist with implementation of new clients using established on-boarding tools and procedures.
Communicate progress and issues timely.
Prepare supporting schedules for financial and regulatory reports.
Prepare routine accruals and month-end worksheets.
Assist with monthly client status update preparation.
Assist with audit/examination support.
Assist with Accountant I training.
Consistently use the portal for work items and ticketing for clients.
Continually look for process improvement opportunities.
Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to: Computer input, Filing, Other duties as assigned