Accountant

About this role

Description:

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT

TYPE/CLASSIFICATION: REGULAR-FULLTIME: HOURLY / NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER

DIRECT REPORTS: NONE – INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR

COMPENSATION: HOURLY WAGE $32.00 to $35.000

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Accountant is responsible for performing tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily cash accounts, and manage other accounting-related duties. Prepare various accounting reports as requested.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES, INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform a variety of activities to assist the Controller in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the credit union.
• Assist Accounting Manager with general ledger reconciliation, examination of financial accounts, and preparation of journal entries.
• Assist Accounting Manager with end-of-moth close and monthly financial statements.
• Prepare, pay, and file all accounts payable for the credit union. Research and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and enter daily/monthly general ledger transactions including investment activity and schedules, employee payroll, pension, and 401(k).
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger for various accounts as assigned.
• Prepare summary journal vouchers and verify that all other journal vouchers and cash received have been properly balanced and authorized.
• Review and examine financial data. Generate a variety of reports and statements as requested by management. Prepare financial statements and reports on a regular basis. Examples of reports include teller variance report, daily cash flow report, renewable and share insurance reports.
• Post and reconcile the subsidiary records for the accrued income from investment accounts.
• Post investment interest checks.
• Review daily cash balances.
• Prepare the credit union’s tax returns.
• Research and adjust all open items, cash imbalances, and variances.
• Set-up and run all pre...