Accountant

Commonwealth Credit Union•Frankfort, KY

About The Position

The Accountant role involves independently managing and reconciling general ledger accounts with a high level of accuracy, ensuring all entries are properly documented and supported. This position requires advanced accounting knowledge to investigate and resolve complex discrepancies within set timeframes, while also assisting teammates with similar issues and offering preventative guidance. The responsibilities also include preparing complex account reconcilement, including those related to mortgages, ACH clearing, fixed assets, and leases, and for developing new reconcilements as needed. Timely and precise completion of recurring accounting tasks is essential, along with maintaining low error rates and contributing to departmental workload. This role includes documenting and reviewing procedures annually, providing feedback for improvements, and actively participating in audits and organizational initiatives. A continuous improvement mindset is expected, with a focus on streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency. Proficiency in third-party systems used for reconciliation and reporting is also required, along with staying current on system updates and best practices.

Requirements

Advanced accounting knowledge
Proficiency in third-party systems used for reconciliation and reporting
Ability to stay current on system updates and best practices
Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and the general ledger structure
Intermediate understanding of third-party systems used for analysis and reconciliation

Nice To Haves

Attending conferences
Acquiring certifications
Completing learning courses internally and through other relevant platforms
Engaging in both internal and external leadership programs

Responsibilities

Independently managing and reconciling general ledger accounts with a high level of accuracy, ensuring all entries are properly documented and supported.
Investigating and resolving complex discrepancies within set timeframes.
Assisting teammates with similar issues and offering preventative guidance.
Preparing complex account reconcilement, including those related to mortgages, ACH clearing, fixed assets, and leases.
Developing new reconcilements as needed.
Timely and precise completion of recurring accounting tasks.
Maintaining low error rates and contributing to departmental workload.
Documenting and reviewing procedures annually.
Providing feedback for improvements.
Actively participating in audits and organizational initiatives.
Streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.
Utilizing advanced accounting knowledge to research and resolve complex outages and outstanding items within procedural time limits.
Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, best practices, and the general ledger structure by performing duties and preparing complex reconcilements, such as mortgages, ACH clearing, fixed assets, leases, ITMs/ATMs, etc.
Developing and documenting procedures for new processes as necessary, ensuring written departmental procedures are reviewed annually.
Actively participating in departmental and organizational initiatives, including but not limited to, audit and exam preparation while demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and promoting knowledge sharing amongst team members.
Maintaining an intermediate understanding of third-party systems used for analysis and reconciliation.
Demonstrating the ability to utilize systems effectively, supporting accounting functions, reporting, and information requests.
Staying updated with the latest advancements and best practices, ensuring optimal system utility within the department.
Enhancing expertise by actively pursuing development opportunities, including but not limited to, attending conferences, acquiring certifications. completing learning courses internally and through other relevant platforms, or engaging in both internal and external leadership programs.