Staff Accountant I

Unison Credit Union•Kaukauna, WI

5d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I will perform tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain, and reconcile daily cash accounts, and manage other accounting-related duties. Prepare various accounting reports as requested. Salary range: $24.00 - $34.00 hourly non-exempt plus benefits. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Professional, well developed interpersonal skills necessary for servicing Credit Union members and projecting a positive image as a representative of the Credit Union
Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
Requires attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Committed, hard-working, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports, bank statements, and accounting regulations. Ability to write reports, and business correspondence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Requires the ability to operate various office equipment to include a computer, calculator, scanner, and copier.
Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.
Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
Willing and able to learn/apply new skills and knowledge.
Committed to excellence in all job-related activities.
Committed to supporting Unison's mission, values and vision.
Associate degree in accounting or related field.
3-5 years of related accounting experience desired

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a Credit Union preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter daily and monthly general ledger transactions including Credit Union investment activity.
Prepare balance sheet and income statements daily.
Responsible for general ledger reconciliation, analysis of financial accounts, and preparation of journal entries.
Provide end-of-month close and produce monthly financial statements.
Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for all cash accounts.
Reconcile and research revenue reports, variances, special projects, payroll reports, and claims disbursements.
Ensure that all activities of the department are in accordance with GAAP and that the accounting records are maintained accurately and in compliance with laws and regulations.
Assist in the Credit Union's accounts payable process.
Develop and implement processes to streamline credit union accounting procedures.
Monitor fixed-asset management.
Assist with preparation of quarterly regulatory reports such as the 5300 Call Report
Assist in preparation for regulatory agency exams and internal/external audits.
Conduct special accounting studies, analyses, and special projects as requested by management.
Process incoming and outgoing wire transfers
Identify reportable transactions and activities under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), its implementing regulations, and Unison's Anti-Money Laundering program. Comply with requirements under Unison's Member (Customer) Identification Program (CIP), FinCEN 314a procedures, and OFAC regulations and sanction programs.