Accountant
About The Position
Would you like to join a growing, member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that is one of the Best of the Best in Monmouth and Ocean County per the Asbury Park Press Readers' Choice Awards? We have refreshed our brand, and our CEO and Leadership Team are focused on the well-being of our Employees and the enrichment of the work environment! If this appeals to you and you would like to be part of a "Winning Team", then please consider applying for the Accountantr position at First Atlantic Federal Credit Union. Who we are: Around here we do things differently. Maybe it's the ocean breeze. Or the music. Or the fact that we've been a part of the landscape for over 90 years. Around here we put our members first. Always have and always will. First Atlantic is Built on Trust, Driven by Members! It's knowing that when our community thrives, we all thrive. Our continued mission is to support our members and deliver the best value in financial services. It's where trust and tradition meet innovation and versatility, and the community is paramount. First Atlantic is headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, with branches in Eatontown, Oceanport, Toms River. Coming soon to Freehold and Old Bridge!. Anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers, or attends school in Middlesex, Monmouth or Ocean counties is eligible to join. Family members of a First Atlantic member can also belong. What we are looking for: We are seeking an ONSITE Accountant to provide support services to staff and internal clients. The position entails the application principles of accounting to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting
- two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Handles system data inputs and proofing of results for varied systems, Prologue, DNA, etc.
- Accounts Payable review of invoices and retrieval of support, approvals, signatures, and payment of vendors. This includes any collections related billings, such as attorney bills, OREO bills and expenses, as well as the journal entries that are associated with payments.
- Coordinate distribution of monthly business card statements to each Department Manager, and ensure they are returned timely and accurately with proper documentation and signatures.
- Prepare entries for CD interest and other miscellaneous checks received by the Dept. Assist with maintaining accurate reporting of CDs in the investments system. Also ensure that investments reporting agrees to the GL every month. Review and correct any differences before month-end.
- Prepare daily cash activity, proof shares and loans trend analysis.
- Assist with entries for month end close; fixed assets, prepaids, accrued expenses and other varied month end responsibilities in accordance with procedures.
- Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Also handles account reconciliations, as directed.
- Assist in the identification and analysis of significant fluctuations in account balances. Report findings to the Supervisor and assist with follow-up actions, as requested.
- Timely preparation of GL reconciliations and timely resolving outstanding items in accordance with procedures.
- Assist other members of the accounting department, as needed, or assigned by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
