Accountant

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

The Accountant is responsible for performing tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily cash accounts, and manage other accounting-related duties. Prepare various accounting reports as requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of activities to assist the Controller in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union.
• Assist Accounting Manager with general ledger reconciliation, examination of financial accounts, and preparation of journal entries.
• Assist Accounting Manager with end-of-month close and monthly financial statements.
• Prepare, pay, and file all accounts payable for the credit union. Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and enter daily/monthly general ledger transactions including investment activity and schedules, employee payroll, pension, and 401(k).
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger for various accounts as assigned.
• Prepare summary journal vouchers and verify that all other journal vouchers and cash received have been properly balanced and authorized.
• Review and examine financial data. Generate a variety of reports and statements as requested by management. Prepare financial statements and reports on a regular basis.
• Post and reconcile the subsidiary records for the accrued income from investment accounts.
• Post investment interest checks.
• Review daily cash balances.
• Prepare the credit union’s tax returns.
• Research and adjust all open items, cash imbalances, and variances.
• Set-up and run all prepaid and fixed asset items in the depreciation program.
• Prepare all inter-company elimination entries.
• Ensure that all activities are in accordance with GAAP and accounting records are maintained accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of various account software programs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Credit Union.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and Accounting Degree or credentials in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in accounting function, in a financial institution, Credit Union experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and credit union-specific accounting standards.
• Experience with general ledger and accounts payable functions.
• Experience with reconciling cash and other general ledger accounts.
• Proficiency with data entry, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software.
• Understanding of credit union functional areas and policies and procedures.
• Strong computer proficiency required in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), accurate keyboard skills and familiarity with 10-key calculator.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective people skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate courteously and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and a forward-thinking team player.
• Self-driven, detail oriented, well organized, ability to prioritize and multitask with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Pay range: $34.00 - $40.00