Staff Accountant I

First City Credit Union•Altadena, CA

About The Position

The Staff Accountant I performs daily accounting entries and reconciliations, prepares reports and deposits, and handles payroll and month-end accruals. The role requires accounting knowledge, attention to detail, accuracy, and effective communication with members and staff. A two-year college degree or specialized course of study is preferred, along with one to three years of accounting experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of accounting processes and principles, proficiency in Microsoft Office—particularly Word and intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills—and the ability to interact and consult 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 a membership report for financial reporting.
Prepare and submit IRA Federal and State withholding deposits weekly.
Prepare and post the employee payroll JV biweekly.
Prepare the salary and PTO accrual monthly.
Prepare and post month-end accruals.