Finance Accountant

Belco Community Credit Union•Harrisburg, PA

1d•$23 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Under limited supervision from the VP of Finance Accounting, the Finance Accountant provides reconciliation and analysis for ACH, Share Draft, Visa, income, expenses, loans, fixed assets, shares, and other general accounting in accordance with GAAP. The position supports departmental goals for general ledger balancing and maintenance, as well as completion of month-end balancing by expected deadlines. The role works with the Finance Senior Accountant and VP of Finance Accounting on close processes, adjusting entries, accruals, internal operating procedures, and project initiatives. It also supports accounting inquiries, branch balancing, cross-training, and backup coverage for the Finance Senior Accountant. The position is based at the Operations Center and may use a hybrid arrangement with at least 20% in-office work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions.
Ability to perform accounting reconciliations and analysis in accordance with GAAP.
Ability to use standard office equipment and perform keyboarding or PC data entry.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
More than two years of practical experience in a financial institution accounting department.

Responsibilities

Complete all phases of close of business, including receiving, verifying, and balancing required data by deadlines.
Assist the Finance Senior Accountant with mid-month and month-end close, including receipt, verification, and balancing of required data and preparation of adjusting entries and accruals.
Assist branches with vault and drawer balancing when needed.
Assist departments and branches with accounting queries.
Develop and periodically update internal operating procedures for Finance functions within the position’s control, in conjunction with the Finance Senior Accountant and VP of Finance Accounting.
Strive to attain and exceed departmental, personal performance, and credit union strategic goals.
Provide input on opportunities to improve current job processes.
Serve as a team member on business plan and department-based project initiatives.
Provide hands-on assistance and cross-training to positions within the division.
Learn the Finance Senior Accountant responsibilities and provide backup coverage for that role.
Educate members about credit union products and services when opportunities arise.
Follow Belco’s policies, procedures, and standards, and embody its mission, vision, core values, and Belco Life.
Perform other duties requested by the VP of Finance Accounting.