Staff Accountant Sr

Credit Union of Texas • Allen, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Key components of this position are to perform complex activities associated with maintaining general ledger accounts and reconciliation, processing credit card settlement, reconciling investments, prepare management reports and analysis, developing financial statements and related reporting, and backup duties as needed. Assist with cash forecasting, budgeting, external/internal audit and exam preparation. Accounting activities must be carried out in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Individual must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Position will perform other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of credit union policies and procedures.
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Sound analytical and organization skills.
• Ability to use creativity and common sense to perform daily functions.
• Ability to effectively utilize new software programs to perform daily functions.
• Ability to operate software specific to the credit union's accounting system and member account information. Basic input, output, error correction, general ledger account structure knowledge essential to be able to perform the job.
• Strong computer skills to perform routine accounting tasks such as account reconciliation, balance inquiries and record updates.
• Proven experience working with spreadsheet and data with an intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• The ability to use data and information to make effective decisions.
• An ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
• Good judgment and discretion when dealing with sensitive topics
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in finance/accounting from four-year college or university and/or equivalent experience and certifications.
• Minimum 3 years or more of similar or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the compilation and analysis of financial information for internal and external reporting. Monthly financial statements and supplemental reports prepared for the Credit Union of Texas, Board of Directors, ALM Committee, and others as assigned. Assist with collecting data for the Quarterly Call Report.
• Preparing entries and posting. Reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts. Assist with general ledger maintenance.
• Balance the outstanding corporate checks to the general ledger. Perform research as needed. Reconciles fixed asset and depreciation accounts. Reconciles prepaid asset accounts.
• Interpret and analyze data to prepare general ledger entries. Reconcile assigned accounts. Prepare various reporting schedules as needed.
• Assist with external and internal audits and examinations as requested.
• Daily reconciliation of Federal Reserve account. Balance the general ledger daily. Reconciliation of the settlement account for the ATM, Vault Cash, Speedpay, Bill Pay, and Credit Card activities. Prepare periodic regulatory reporting as required.
• Special projects as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior