Accounting Specialist

Valley First Credit Union•Modesto, CA

23h•$24 - $32

About The Position

To assist with the activities necessary to complete the routine accounting functions of the credit union. The primary responsibilities of this role are to balance general ledgers, reconcile electronic cash letter transfers, prepare and send company outgoing wires, remit membership tax withholding funds, distribute administration checks, and backup all other areas of the Accounting Department as needed. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and provide support to the CFO, Controller, Financial Analyst, and other departments to complete projects and tasks as assigned. Reconcile electronic cash letter deposit from all sources to ensure accurate and timely correspondent account credit. Remit federal and state IRA tax liability. Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and prepare necessary entries to prevent aged items. Account for all cashier's checks that are voided, stopped, or replaced. Reconcile check register to general ledger and remittance report and prepare daily wire transfer of funds. Prepare and maintain quarterly and monthly tax returns for membership tax withholding. Review and process returned ATM deposits. Withdrawal returned member deposited items. Prepare outgoing wires for third-party loans and investments. Coordinate and monitor record retention. Balance and distribute administrative checks received. Back up ACH and Wire verifications Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Three to five years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions
Associate's degree in accounting or related field, and/or accounting certification strongly preferred
Working knowledge of accounting practices required
Working knowledge of accounting practices within a financial institution strongly preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products to include Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
Employee must be professional, dependable, and flexible
Maintain enthusiasm towards job functions and duties
Employee must possess problem resolution skills
Maintain knowledge of rules and regulations that govern credit unions including but not limited to: BSA, OFAC, Reg. CC
Technical aptitude to understand complex programs and applications.
Displays courtesy, tact, and diplomacy during personal contact with others inside and/or outside of the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, accurate and ability to adapt to change.
Excellent decision making and time management skills.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to trouble-shoot problems and research capabilities of current or proposed products.
Exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force occassionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; typing; viewing a computer screen and reading.
Climb/descend stairs in an emergency situation.
Operate routine office equipment including personal computers, copy machines, mobile and landline phones, calculator and others as needed.
Maintain working on a computer for six to eight hours daily, on average.
Work extended hours if required or requested by management.
Regular, reliable and timely attendance.
Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.
Perform job functions independently, or with limited supervision, and work effectively either on own or as part of a team.
Read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions.
Speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence.
Effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities.
Exercise highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters

Responsibilities

Reconcile electronic cash letter deposit from all sources to ensure accurate and timely correspondent account credit.
Remit federal and state IRA tax liability.
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and prepare necessary entries to prevent aged items.
Account for all cashier's checks that are voided, stopped, or replaced.
Reconcile check register to general ledger and remittance report and prepare daily wire transfer of funds.
Prepare and maintain quarterly and monthly tax returns for membership tax withholding.
Review and process returned ATM deposits.
Withdrawal returned member deposited items.
Prepare outgoing wires for third-party loans and investments.
Coordinate and monitor record retention.
Balance and distribute administrative checks received.
Back up ACH and Wire verifications
Perform other duties as assigned.