Staff Accountant

Silver State Schools Credit Union•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary purpose of this position is to assist Silver State Schools Credit Union to live out its Mission, "Excellent Member Service and Financial Solutions - For Life," by providing outstanding service to both members and internal members. Develop a highly effective team of employees to their highest potential through coaching and leadership. Responsible for ensuring that outstanding service is delivered to both internal and external members. A key component of this service is to identify the financial needs of the member and recommend an appropriate credit union solution. To deliver service in alignment with our Service Commitments I will earn respect and build trust by acting with integrity in every situation. I will understand my role in supporting the team to achieve our purpose. I will focus on people over products and build lasting relationships. I will take ownership and accept responsibility. I will treat my coworkers with the same high standards as I treat my member. I will continuously look for ways to improve myself, my credit union, and my community. I will accept there is no "they". We are one working toward the same mission. I will commit to the core values Demonstrate enthusiastic support of corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives. Performs job duties within our bylaws, regulations, Board of Directors policies, established internal and external service standards and our work procedures. Complete tasks accurately and in a timely manner. SUMMARY: Responsible for financial accounting functions including, but not limited to fixed assets, prepaids, preparing and posting of monthly journal entries, analysis of GL accounts, preparation of general ledger reconciliations, loan pools, and completion of special projects as assigned.

Requirements

A comprehensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and a complete knowledge and adherence to internal control standards are critical.
This individual must not only be proficiently skilled in the accounting discipline but must also be organized and focused with a commitment to timeliness and accuracy.
The Staff Accountant must also display good communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate with staff and management.
Computer proficiency is necessary, in order to properly utilize the various electronic tools necessary to update financial information and prepare corresponding reports.
Bachelor's degree in accounting and three to five years ' experience as a staff accountant.

Nice To Haves

Financial institution experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and/or maintain and develop a fixed asset tracking system, along with corresponding monthly
Prepare the annual personal property tax
Review and/or maintain prepaid expense sub-ledgers, along with corresponding monthly
Review and/or assist with the reconciliation of all the Credit Union's bank accounts daily.
Prepare and enter all end-of-month journal entries, with a goal of a five-business-day monthly close: income/expense accruals, GL reclassifications, etc.
Review and/or prepare the annual IRS 945 payments.
Review and clear outstanding checks (Cashier's Checks, Money Orders, and Expense Checks).
Reconcile all balance sheet general ledger accounts at least monthly and archive formal reconciliations
Assist the Accounting Services Manager and Controller with the Credit Union's financial reporting, including statistical reports, and management
Assist the Accounting Services Manager and Controller with other miscellaneous duties as
Assist the branches and other departments with GL-related inquiries: cash balancing, Member fee GL's.