Accounting Specialist II - Operations Generalist

LBS Financial Credit Union•Westminster, CA

1d•$25 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Would you like to work for an employer of choice that offers a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees? Look no further as your dream job in Accounting is closer than you think! You will have the opportunity to join a team of talented and passionate professionals in the Accounting department who value collaboration, efficiency, and trust. For over 90 years, LBS Financial Credit Union has been committed to serving the Long Beach and surrounding communities, focused on connecting families, neighbors and our community with paths to success. LBS Financial is a fiscally stable credit union with over $ 2.2 billion in total assets and serving over 135,000 Members. We connect with our Members through a shared purpose and common goals while providing access and direction to make their financial dreams a reality. Our Credit Union is dedicated to making an impact in the community through employee volunteerism and support for groups with an emphasis on public education or improving our local environment and the well-being of our community. As an Accounting Specialist II your responsibilities will consist of performing a variety of accounting and operational tasks in an accurate and timely manner. Your work will help impact the lives of our Members and Employees – you can make a difference!

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years of equivalent accounting experience, financial institution experience is a plus but not required
College degree preferred but not required
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word
Must have effective organization and time management skills to successfully complete tasks timely and accurately.
Attention to detail is a must
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all levels of management, staff, members and vendors

Nice To Haves

financial institution experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Assists with the daily balancing of the branches and credit union including preparation of the daily depo
Process incoming and outgoing wire requests from Members on a daily basis; prepares the incoming wires GL posting entries.
Balances Member Trailer Totals to the GL every day. Creates and enters data into Prologue GL system as needed.
Processes corporate VISA card transactions and employee reimbursement requests in a timely manner. Research outstanding corporate VISA charges when necessary.
Acts as the front office posting teller for the accounting department for member inquiries, and employee requests.
Primary backup for other Accounting Specialists for Member returns, ATM hot card requests, and levies.
Research member accounts when disputes arise and answers member inquiries accurately and timely.
Primary responsible for the daily balancing of credit union checks and submits positive pay file in a timely manner each daily.
Reconciles and posts the daily Indirect ending Dealer Reserve payments and balances to the FAS 91 program.
Acts as backup for the other Accounting Specialists as needed, including posting closed account activity to ChexSystems in a timely manner, NSF returns, and Levies.
Assists with the processing of various legal requests accurately and timely including Levies and Subpoenas.
Maintains accurate and timely filing of checks and other accounting data.
Prepares the quarterly IRA backup withholding reports and transmits to the State on a quarterly and annual basis.