Accountant
MONROE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION•Monroe, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Accountant supports the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the credit union by maintaining accurate financial records, performing general ledger accounting, and assisting with financial reporting and compliance. This role works closely with the Controller to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and accounting standards while supporting strategic financial initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–5 years of accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Financial institution experience preferred
- Familiarity with credit union operations is a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and perform all account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support preparation of financial statements.
- Support external audits and regulatory examinations.
- Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard financial data integrity.
- Process and manage Accounts Payable and Receivables, including invoice review, payment processing, accurate posting and timely reconciliations.
- Administer IRA accounts, including processing member documentation and completing monthly Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) filings in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assist with daily cash reconciliation process.
- Working closely with the Account Services department, ensure all member transactions and electronic transactions are posted accurately and reconciled timely including cash recycler balancing, ATM/ITM balancing, debit and credit card settlement activity.
- Ensure third-party transactions are posted and reconciled timely such as payroll vouchers, loan disbursements and mortgage settlements.
- Prepare and file IRS Form 1098 for land contracts and Mastercard HELOCs, Form 945 withholding tax returns, and IRA state withholding reports.
- Maintain detailed procedures.
- Identify improvements to workflow to streamline processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
- Assist with accounting and operational projects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
