What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Cornerstone Credit Union?
Reconciles all assigned general ledger activities on a timely basis, ensuring all entries are accurate and transactions are properly recorded according to GAAP. Assists in the preparation of monthly schedules and financial reports. Serves as a representative of Cornerstone Credit Union to assist our internal and external members with their financial needs. Responsible for providing member service in a courteous and professional manner while providing prompt, efficient and accurate transactions. Maintain a thorough knowledge of Credit Union philosophies as well as Cornerstone policies.
Essential Functions:
- Independently complete daily general ledger postings.
- Balance cash accounts daily and ensure proper balances are maintained.
- Process daily ACH transactions including:
- Process exceptions daily.
- Process new requests for ACH origination entries and maintain them in the system.
- Process written statements of unauthorized debit and stop payments.
- Process death notifications in a timely manner to minimize credit union’s exposure to latent reclamations.
- Prepare and create query reports and analysis on an ad-hoc basis.
- Provide back-up on fixed assets and prepaid assets including adding new assets to the system, processing monthly depreciation/amortization entries and regular asset review.
- Assist in the preparation of regulatory reports, including but not limited to NCUA 5300 Call Report and FR2910.
- Provide back-up on Accounts Payable tasks including:
- Process invoices for payment.
- Maintain appropriate vendor records.
- Assist in the 1099-MISC year-end process.
- Provide back-up on Plastic Card department tasks including, but not limited to:
- Process debit card applications, order cards, and set-up member files on core processing system.
- Assist members in resolving disputed transactions and submit chargeback requests.
- Update debit cards for travel and review credit limit increases.
- Reissue compromised debit cards.
- Balance transaction totals for each assigned ATM.
- Replenish ATMs with the appropriate amounts of cash on a timely basis.
- Review inventory of office supplies, research price comparisons and order most cost-effective items in a timely fashion.
- Ability to handle problem resolutions using independent judgment to waive fees and make approved exceptions to policies when warranted to ensure member satisfaction while keeping manager informed of larger instances. Also knows when to transfer the member to an appropriate CCU employee for resolution.
- Respond to inquiries made by members via telephone or email in a timely (same business day), friendly and professional manner.
- Perform special research projects as requested by the Director of Finance.
- Maintain records preservation system in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
- Cross-train department staff on assigned duties.
Requirements
- Knowledge Accounting policies and procedures, philosophy, products and services required.
- Requires ability to perform research and development projects.
- Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Requires well-developed interpersonal skills for communicating information.
- Possess strong team skills and PC proficiency, with Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. .
- Associate degree or higher in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Preferred
- Experience in a previous financial institution preferred.
- Knowledge Plastic Card
This position is eligible for our full benefits package, which includes the choice of one of three health coverage, dental and vision. It includes company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401K with up to a 4% match, employee discounts on major brands and everyday essentials, and very generous holiday and paid time off benefits.