General Accountant - Portsmouth, NH

Service Credit Union•Portsmouth, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Service Credit Union is seeking a General Accountant who will perform various degrees of accounting related administrative tasks; while also managing primary job-related responsibilities and serving as a backup to other team members. "Members are the priority at Service Credit Union, and every role at the credit union is responsible for supporting member solutions and contributing positively to the member experience."

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
Must possess critical thinking skills and have the ability to articulate clearly to co-workers and management.
Must be able to balance multiple tasks and workloads.
Possess the ability to work independently or within a team environment as the job entails.
Meet tight deadlines (especially during the month end close process) and be flexible to work as needed to get tasks accomplished.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Detail oriented with proven communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

Continuing college level education preferred.
Practical Accounting and financial institution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the accounts payable function for Service CU, ensuring proper approvals, payments, and authorizations of vendors are on file.
Perform the CUSO accounts payable process, ensuring proper approvals are obtained and the correct CUSO accounts are used.
Daily F&T code review for proper inclusion within income related accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Prepare journal entries to assigned accounts as deemed necessary.
Input Branch and ATM/ITM cash orders.
Maintain W9 records for vendors.
Prepare IRS Form 1099-MISC tax reporting via the Accounts Payable system.
Provide support for the CUSO related 1099 vendors and all applicable mailings on an annual basis.
Assists in the proper expense allocation of all overseas related accounts payable entries.
Scans checks, invoices and all related documentation into archive system.
Monitors various Service CU accounts for activity and clears entries as needed.
Reviews and verifies all Treasury General Account Deposit Confirmations and Adjustments.
Approves and transmits outgoing bank wires, ensuring compliance with Service CU policy.
Reviews and posts incoming bank wires.
Performs all fixed asset and prepaid expense input into prologue, along with corresponding reconciliations.
Processes all Corporate Visa accounting entries and applicable expense allocation.
Performs all Service CU cashier check processing activity entries.
Provides accounting support, analysis and research on an ongoing basis.
Maintain job knowledge through participation in educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks and professional organizations.
Answers telephones and assume responsibilities generated by calls.
Assists with other department responsibilities as necessary.
Maintain confidentiality regarding credit union policies and procedures, member financial data, personal information, and work-related events.
Provide quality support and maintain a professional relationship with peers, management, other staff, and members through cooperation, mutual trust and respect.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Perform other duties and tasks as required.