Accounting Clerk

Lookout Credit Union • Pocatello, ID

3m • Onsite

About The Position

Role:
Using the Credit Union's TREAD model as a guide, the primary role of the Accounting Clerk is to support the financial management and operations of the Credit Union through maintenance of accounting records and reports. Must be able to perform accounting duties of moderate complexity in accordance with standard accounting procedures and under moderate supervision.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
50% Accounts Payable Processing and Corporate Check balancing
25% Processing of fixed assets and reconciling investment accounts.
10% Reconciles bank accounts, posts to and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payments and compiles segments of monthly closings, monthly and annual reports, etc.
5% Records disbursements, expenses and other payments.
5% Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve common problems.
5% All other job related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:
The employee's actions should always reflect the Credit Union's TREAD model to TEACH our members and each other, RESPECT the Credit Union culture and philosophies, EMPOWER ourselves and others, ADAPT to the surroundings, and DELIVER on our promises.
To prepare all reports within the prescribed time frame and with zero errors.
To keep all assigned general ledger accounts current and in balance daily.
To process accounts payable
To assist others within and outside the department as needed.
Understand and follow the credit unions policies and procedures in place

Requirements

• One year to three years of similar or related experience.
• A high school education or GED.
• Significant level of diplomacy and trust.
• Obtaining cooperation internally and/or externally is an important part of the job.
• Good communication and team player skills.
• Self-starter, who is motivated with the ability to motivate or influence others.
• Positive attitude, friendly, courtesy, tact, and professionalism are essential elements of the job.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy.
• Work involves personal contact with others inside and outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information, which may require some discussion.
• Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature.
• Working knowledge of basic computer skills and applications including email and word processing functions.
• Use/operate a computer keyboard and 10-key calculator by touch.
• Attention to detail and entering data accurately is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Processing and Corporate Check balancing
• Processing of fixed assets and reconciling investment accounts
• Reconciles bank accounts, posts to and balances general or subsidiary ledgers, processes payments and compiles segments of monthly closings, monthly and annual reports, etc.
• Records disbursements, expenses and other payments.
• Contacts other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve common problems.
• All other job related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees