Accounting Specialist (Onsite)

Frontwave Credit Union•Oceanside, CA

2d•$24 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for Product Portfolio accounting, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Fees/Income. Responsible to uphold and abide by Frontwave Credit Union’s core Values and service expectations. About Frontwave Credit Union: Frontwave Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties. Founded in 1952, we have grown to 18 branches with 125,000 members and manage over 1.8 billion in assets. At Frontwave Credit Union, we are focused on creating consumer solutions to provide our members and the communities we serve with products and services that enhance the quality of life for our members through exceptional service and the progressive application of technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
One to Three years prior experience in Accounting a must
Experience in the Financial Services Industry a plus
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Knowledge required includes a body of standardized rules, procedures or operations requiring considerable training and experience to perform the full range of standard clerical assignments and resolve recurring problems.
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service skills required
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively and/or present information before members or employees of organization.
Ability to work independently with some supervision
Ability to meet required deadlines

Responsibilities

Performing Journal Entries and Reconciliations for the products portfolio
Responsible for the accounting related to products portfolio
Monitor the revenue and expense accounts
Communications within the Credit Union to ensure timely posting of payments
Responsible for recording appropriate entries for Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Fees/Income
Understanding the classification of expenses
Run weekly fixed asset process and complete all monthly reconciliations
Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into accounting system (Avid Ascend)
Manage vendor payments
Research and resolve discrepancies or missing invoices.
Perform other reconciliations per Credit Union Policy
Participate in projects that would directly align with desk
Collaborates within the department to support overall department goals and objectives
Update and maintain procedures and look for efficiencies in processes