Accountant

Harborstone Credit Union•Lakewood, WA

21h•$25 - $37

About The Position

Responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting duties with the principal areas of maintaining financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded. Reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger and aids in the completion of financial reporting in an accurate and timely manner.

Requirements

Advanced skill level of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Understanding of general computer and web-based programs.
General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Analytical skills.
Effective writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors in Business or Accounting preferred or minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Prior experience in a credit union or financial institution, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the credit union and CUSO's general ledgers according to GAAP.
Performs the reconcilement of all subsidiary and bank accounts.
Prepares journal entries, monthly accruals, and maintains prepaid schedules, accounts payable and receivable.
Compiles data for the corporate and consolidated financial statements, management and statistical reports.
Responsible for the accurate and timely payment of the credit union's accounts payable and prepares the annual 1099 NEC and 1099 MISC forms to the IRS.
Monitors the credit union's daily cash, overnight investment position, and transfers of funds based on prescribed guidelines.
Maintains the investment portfolio accounting by working with various brokers, safekeeping, and the third-party portfolio accounting vendor.
Maintains the fixed assets, as well as prepares and files personal, property, and B&O taxes.
Prepares and submits the quarterly the NCUA Call (5300) report and Federal Home Loan Bank Collateral Certification.
Assists in providing required data for audits performed by the Internal Audit department, the external audit firm and state examiners