Accountant II

Rio Grande Credit Union•Albuquerque, NM

11h

About The Position

The Accountant II supports accurate and timely financial reporting through routine accounting functions and reconciliations. The role helps maintain the integrity of financial data, contributes to efficient month-end processes, and ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Accounting Manager. The employee is expected to perform the listed duties and other tasks, duties, and trainings as directed by their manager. They are also expected to provide member-focused service, approach member situations with care and openness, proactively offer solutions, and report suspicious activity to the Risk Management department via the compliance group email.

Requirements

Six months to two years of related experience.
A two-year degree, completion of a specialized course of study, or two years of related experience.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, members, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables and limited standardization, and to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures, principles, and standards.
Comprehensive knowledge of reconciliation.
Knowledge of software used to perform accounting, spreadsheet software, and word-processing software.
Ability to process detailed information accurately and consistently, apply feedback, monitor work quality, analyze information, develop solutions, and present ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

Prepare, check, and proof general ledger reconciliations and corporate accounts.
Examine outstanding items and discrepancies and follow up adequately to clear them.
Update month-end entries, including accruals, prepaids, and depreciation.
Verify business transaction details and supporting documentation against ledgers, spreadsheets, and databases.
Assist with month-end processes to close the month timely.
Process daily transfers to ensure funds availability.
Load and balance core system extracts to the accounting system.
Act as a backup to the Accountant I.
Maintain a member-focused, passionate, and dedicated mindset.
Approach member situations with care, helpfulness, and an open mind.
Proactively address issues and offer creative solutions to make doing business with RGCU easier.
Assist in other areas as directed by the Accounting Manager, Senior Management, and/or President/CEO.
Report suspicious activity to the Risk Management department via the compliance group email.