Staff Accountant I

First City Credit Union•Altadena, CA

3d•$23 - $34

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I performs daily accounting entries and reconciliations, prepares financial and operational reports, processes tax withholding deposits, and handles payroll and month-end accrual entries. The role requires accounting experience, knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency in Microsoft Office—particularly intermediate to advanced Excel—and strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position also involves interacting and consulting effectively with members and staff.

Requirements

One to three years of accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting processes and principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Detail-oriented and accurate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact and consult effectively with members and staff.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college degree or specialized course of study preferred.

Responsibilities

Post daily entries for FRB and FHLB account activity, Money Order settlement, DMI payments, and ATM settlement transactions.
Reconcile FRB and FHLB daily account activity, ATM vault GLs, the DMI daily clearing account, ATM settlement transaction daily GLs, and the Zelle Recon.
Reconcile member payroll clearing GLs daily.
Prepare the daily corporate check validation report for MoneyGram.
Prepare invoice tracking reports for Valera and Voyix card-processing and online-banking charges.
Prepare the membership report for financial reporting.
Prepare and submit IRA Federal and State withholding deposits weekly.
Prepare and post the employee payroll journal voucher biweekly.
Prepare monthly salary and PTO accruals.
Prepare and post month-end accruals.