Staff Accountant I

First Harvest Credit Union•Deptford, NJ

8h•$60,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I supports the daily operations of the Accounting Department with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, General Ledger settlement support, wire transfer processing and general ledger reconciliations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely vendor payment processing, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining the integrity of financial records within a credit union environment.

Requirements

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
2-3 years of accounting or financial operations experience preferred
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial institutions or credit unions is a plus

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Review invoices for proper approval and coding
Prepare and process electronic and check payments
Maintain vendor files and respond to vendor and staff inquiries
Reconcile Accounts Payable subledger to the General Ledger
Assist with month-end closing procedures related to payables
Set up prepaids and fixed assets along with calculating monthly amortization/depreciation
General Ledger Support Perform various accounting transactions in support of the day-to-day operations of the department including settlement and balancing of assigned GL accounts
Research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Prepare journal entries with appropriate documentation
Assist in preparing financial reports and supporting schedules and providing account analysis as needed/requested from senior leadership
Support month end close by preparing assigned schedules, accruals and reconciliations
Wire Transfer Processing Process incoming and outgoing wire transfers in accordance with internal controls
Verify wire instructions and ensure proper authorization
Monitor daily wire activity and reconcile transactions
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and credit union policies
Assist in resolving member or internal inquiries related to wire transactions

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Short Term (STD) & Long Term Disability (LTD)
Company Paid Employee Basic Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance for Spouse & Child(ren)
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/ Health Savings Account (HAS): Pre-taxed funds available to pay for some health-related expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount on Loans, Travel, Tickets, and More!
401k Match of up to 5% + A Free Annual Retirement Planning Session
11 Paid Company Holidays
Up to 8 paid hours for community volunteerism
Full time employees accrue 40 hours of sick, 10 days of PTO, & 1 personal holiday annually.
PTO increases to 15 days after the 1st completed year!