Bookkeeper

Scenic Community Credit Union•Hixson, TN

7d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

This role is responsible for daily and operational accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, month-end close support, accounts payable, and general accounting support. The Bookkeeper will also collaborate with branch and operations teams, assist with audits and compliance, and participate in special projects. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and regulations, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Proficiency in daily and operational accounting tasks.
Experience with balancing and reconciling various accounts.
Ability to monitor balancing reports and resolve discrepancies.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and accuracy in record-keeping.
Experience performing monthly reconciliations.
Skill in investigating and resolving account discrepancies.
Ability to maintain organized documentation and audit trails.
Knowledge of internal controls and process improvement.
Experience supporting month-end close activities.
Familiarity with journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
Ability to prepare schedules and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
Experience assisting with financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
Ability to research and explain account fluctuations.
Experience processing vendor invoices and managing vendor records.
Knowledge of payment schedules and timely disbursements.
Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
Strong communication skills to serve as an accounting resource.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments.
Experience assisting with audits (internal, external, regulatory).
Knowledge of credit union policies, GAAP, and NCUA regulations.
Ability to maintain organized records for audit readiness.
Experience participating in special projects and system implementations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the credit union industry.

Responsibilities

Post, review, and verify daily financial transactions, including member activity, loan transactions, ACH activity, and general ledger entries.
Balance and reconcile cash, settlement, and other key general ledger accounts on a routine basis.
Monitor daily balancing reports and research and resolve out-of-balance conditions.
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records and transaction postings.
Perform monthly reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
Investigate, analyze, and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain organized supporting documentation and audit trails for all reconciliations.
Adhere to established internal controls and recommend process improvements when opportunities are identified.
Assist in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
Support the CFO in completing month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial reporting.
Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
Research and explain account fluctuations and significant variances as needed.
Process vendor invoices and verify appropriate coding, approvals, and documentation.
Maintain vendor records and monitor payment schedules to ensure timely disbursements.
Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation tracking, and prepaid expense schedules.
Support other accounting functions as assigned to ensure departmental efficiency.
Serve as an accounting resource for branch and operational staff regarding balancing issues and transaction processing questions.
Communicate effectively with internal departments to resolve posting errors, exceptions, and discrepancies.
Partner with operational teams to promote accuracy, consistency, and strong financial controls across the organization.
Assist with internal, external, and regulatory audits by gathering and providing requested documentation.
Ensure compliance with credit union policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regulations.
Maintain organized records to support audit readiness and regulatory examinations.
Support ongoing compliance efforts and contribute to a strong control environment.
Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Perform other accounting and financial responsibilities as needed to support the credit union's operations and strategic objectives.