Accounting Assistant I

divh2Accounting Assistant I/h2pJob Type: Full-Time/ppExemption Type: Non-Exempt/ppWage Amount: $23.09 minimum hourly/ph3General Summary Primary Functions/h3pThe primary purpose of this position is to provide outstanding service to internal members and to coordinate information from branch offices, processors, banks, and outside entities to record all daily accounting entries into the general ledger. Balance, maintain, and reconcile bank accounts to subsidiary ledgers and schedule general ledger accounts as necessary./ph31. General Departmental Support/h3ulliSummarize all Credit Union activity and record all daily accounting entries into the general ledger./liliContact branch offices, banks, and processors to obtain necessary information for accurate accounting entries./liliPerform accounting research and problem solving resolving basic situations before escalating them to leadership./liliPrepare and record employee payroll entries./liliAssist all departments with out-of-balance conditions and corrections./liliPrepare deposit of credit union non-member checks./liliScan all daily journal voucher entries and supporting documentation into imaging system./liliAssist in maintaining spreadsheet subsidiary ledgers./liliPrepare and submit IRS Form 945 on a daily basis./liliEnsure Credit Union disbursements are accurate, timely, and classified properly./liliReview travel expense reports and cash advances for accuracy and proper authorization./liliComplete accounting help desk tickets as assigned./li/ulh32. Specialized Accounting Tasks/h3ulliPrepare bank reconciliations and reconcile specified general ledger accounts./liliBalance money order sales from all branch offices and initiate settlement./liliInitiate settlement of official checks with third party processor and balance to general ledger. Research issues regarding official checks./liliRecord all plastic card activity to the general ledger, schedule plastic card activity to general ledger accounts, balance and maintain related subsidiary ledgers (i.e. gift card, debit card)./liliAdminister stop payments on official checks, money orders, and expense checks./liliEnsure all corporate VISA card receipts are submitted from each responsible party in a timely manner and notifying responsible personnel of any outstanding items./liliReconcile monthly indirect reserve disbursements to appropriate documentation./liliPrepare and file FR2900 report on a weekly basis./li/ulh33. Miscellaneous Duties/h3ulliComplete all required annual compliance training as required by the Credit Union./liliSchedule and conduct individual dialogs with direct manager monthly./liliAssist with departmental projects and initiatives./liliParticipate in external credit union-sponsored activities and community/education events to increase credit union awareness./liliPerform other duties as assigned./li/ulh3Education and Experience/h3ulliHigh school diploma or G.E.D equivalent required./liliBachelors degree in accounting preferred./liliTwo years of financial institution experience required (Symitar experience highly preferred)./liliOne year of accounting experience preferred./li/ulh3Knowledge, Skills Abilities/h3ulliStrong knowledge of Symitar or other Jack Henry systems./liliKnowledge of accounting systems (e.g. SAP Concur and Axiom)./liliIntermediate-level in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint./liliSelf-starter proactively seeks ways to add value and improve work without explicit direction./liliWillingness to assume responsibility and exhibit excellent problem-solving/research abilities./liliAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment./liliAbility to prioritize and organize time./liliFlexible, dependable, and adaptable able to quickly adjust and respond to changes in priorities./liliVerbal and written communication skills./liliAnalytical and organizational skills./liliStrong knowledge of Credit Union services./liliWorking knowledge of accounts payable and double entry bookkeeping preferred./liliWorking knowledge of A+FCU policies and procedures./li/ulh3Cognitive Physical Functions/h3ulliMust have the ability/stamina to work at least 40 hours a week./liliWill frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate and key in data./liliMust be able to communicate heavily through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications./liliMust be able to engage in problem-solving skills to help identify and solve potential issues in the field./li/ulh3Types of Decisions Made Independently/h3ulliExpense classification./liliDetermining which general ledger account to debit or credit when posting daily activity./liliChoosing concise descriptive statements about the entry./liliDetermining if documentation is sufficient regarding teller work./li/ulh3Types of Decisions Requiring Supervisory Approval/h3ulliQuestions concerning entries into particular general ledger accounts./liliQuestions concerning changes in set work procedures./liliSituations outside A+FCU policies and procedures./li/ul/div