Accountant

Beacon Credit Union•Wabash, IN

10d

About The Position

The Accountant ensures the Credit Union’s accounting records and reporting are accurate and comply with Credit Union procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. The role supports this through daily and monthly reconciliations, monthly reporting, and preparation of periodic regulatory and tax filings. The Accountant also supports Credit Union initiatives through Finance team projects and participation on cross-functional project teams. The position reviews journal entries and general ledger imports, researches and addresses system errors, prepares reconciliations, and contributes to tax and regulatory compliance. It supports month-end reporting, chart-of-account maintenance, the monthly CECL calculation, process improvements, and balancing image batches in coordination with Deposit Services and member centers. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

Three to five years of similar or related experience.
A two-year college degree in Accounting or a related field.
Organizational skills.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of accounting software.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to work well with little or no supervision.
Understanding of the confidential nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

A four-year college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review daily journal entries.
Review general ledger imports and related core system daily reports, including proofs and GLerror reports, for accuracy and address system errors.
Prepare daily and monthly reconciliations for corporate cash accounts, investments, payroll, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts.
Research tax code for personal property tax compliance, recommend subsidiary changes to improve reporting, and complete the annual filing.
Keep regulatory reporting current with NCUA and State updates and complete filings.
Assist with preparation of annual Federal and State income tax and unrelated business income filings.
File the 945 return and Indiana Use Tax.
Provide backup for critical cash reconciliations performed by the Accounting Clerk.
Assist the Vice President, Finance, with coordinating process improvements through internal review or corporate projects.
Balance image batches and resolve issues in coordination with Deposit Services and member centers.
Assist with month-end reporting, including accruals, Board financials, and balances by member center.
Assist the Vice President, Finance, with chart-of-account maintenance for the core system and Prologue accounting software.
Assist with the monthly CECL calculation.
Perform other duties as assigned.