Accounting Specialist III - Temporary 90-day Assignment Onsite

Premier America Credit Union•Chatsworth, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Premier America Credit Union, our Core Purpose is to serve our members by making it easier to meet today’s needs and reach tomorrow’s dreams. Talented team members succeed in our organization by demonstrating a commitment to our shared values of accountability, friendliness and respect, a passion for delivering great service, giving back to our communities, and pursuing personal growth. Come grow with us and be part of growth and the Premier America family! Overview: Premier America Credit Union is seeking an Temporary Accounting Generalist III will, under supervision, provide support to comply with the policies and procedures of the Credit Union in maintaining all Accounting processes.

Requirements

Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience, of which at least five (5) years is related to Accounting.
High school diploma required, Accounting or Finance college level courses or equivalent preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic Accounting concepts of debits and credits.
Familiarity with all transaction processing, check operations and fun transfers.
PC skills: proficient in MS Office suite – advanced Excel skills.
Proficient with 10-key calculator
Ability to prioritize effectively, working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assists other departments and answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Assists with compiling supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Support automation projects through training, problem resolution, and testing
Involved in cross-training team members for coverage purposes, as appropriate
Support Accounting Manager by reviewing daily work as assigned
Attend seminars and professional conferences.
Maintain and apply proficient knowledge of all applicable regulations. Regulations include but are not limited to Regulation CC, Regulation J, Regulation E, Regulation D, and Bank Secrecy Act.
Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities effectively.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Premier America Team Members.
Assists in the preparation of financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system, core system and departments.
May assist with recurring regulatory schedules needed for 1099-Misc, FR2900, 5300, 571-L.
Timely and accurate input, verification, processing and tracking of incoming and outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Assume responsibility for two (2) or more of the following major functions: Provide support to the primary daily processes and regulatory requirements of Accounting Services; Wire Transfers, Corporate checks, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting.
Reconciles more complex general ledger accounts daily and monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly and prepares necessary clearing general ledger entries.
Completes assigned monthly-end close workbooks and journal vouchers.