Staff Accountant II
About The Position
Raiz FCU is hiring a Staff Accountant II to support its accounting and finance operations in El Paso, Texas. Reporting to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance, this role processes and posts incoming and outgoing wire transfers, handles member requests, prepares daily deposits and reconciliations, and assists with accounting documents and postings. The position also helps develop the skills of the Accounting Specialist and supports employees across the Credit Union with accounting questions and information needs. The role requires strong organizational skills and a thorough understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles, with a high degree of timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy. The successful candidate will help maintain accounting systems and processes, ensure accurate and timely reporting and filings, and support compliance with applicable regulations and policies. The position is hourly and full-time, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays, at the Rojas location in El Paso. The listed pay range is $28.00–$42.00.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting.
- Knowledge of advanced financial accounting practices and procedures.
- Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, government regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with related auditing and data processing functions.
- Understanding of automated accounting applications.
- Knowledge of related computer applications, including Excel, Word, ERP systems, and accounting software.
- Strong organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Understanding of the Federal Reserve Banking System.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Previous credit union or financial institution experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of the Credit Union environment, operations, and information flow.
Responsibilities
- Process and post all incoming and outgoing wire transfers.
- Receive, sort, and proof accounting documents and post them to the accounting system.
- Handle member requests and prepare daily deposits and reconciliations.
- Assist in developing the skill sets of the Accounting Specialist.
- Review accounting systems, policies, and procedures and recommend improvements.
- Ensure policies comply with changing regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends.
- Ensure records, statements, and reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles and government regulations.
- Ensure external document submissions and filings, including tax returns, are accurate and timely.
- Manage, automate, and simplify reporting and data collection relating to assets and liabilities, investments, and investment accounting.
- Keep related software systems current, efficient, and functional.
- Coordinate with other departments to convey and obtain required information, correct transactions, and support accounting work.
- Keep management informed of area activities and significant problems.
- Assist and support Credit Union personnel and respond to accounting questions and information needs.
- Report transactions outside established purchasing policies to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance or CFO.
- Assist and advise branch and department managers with accounting, budgeting, analysis, and reporting issues.
- Stay informed of trends and changes in accounting.
- Keep the department work area clean, secure, and well maintained.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and security.
- Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required by the Vice President of Accounting and Finance or CFO.
- Comply with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rules and regulations and the Customer Identification Program (CIP), and attend required annual BSA and compliance training.
- Perform other duties as assigned or identified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
