Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist position is a key role at First Community and affords a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Opportunities abound to provide exceptional service while promoting our wide array of financial products and services. Employees who are successful in making referrals are eligible for monthly incentives.

Enthusiastic and outgoing individual can showcase their relationship building skills to enhance our customer banking experience. You will join a team of motivated, dedicated and empowered employees who strive to provide superior service and conduct accurate transactions, while complying with policies, procedures and regulatory banking requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Good computer/data entry skills required. A detailed working knowledge of Excel software applications and the ability to create spreadsheets is preferred.

Must demonstrate a positive attitude, professional image, be self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in paying bills for the Credit Union, including posting expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts and maintaining accurate payable and fixed asset inventory files.
• May reconcile cash accounts at other institutions, internal general ledger accounts and wires.
• Recaps, records, and balances all daily business transactions for all departments and branches as assigned.
• Balances general ledger accounts and posts entries as assigned.
• Assists with sending member wires and posting of credit union employee expense reimbursements.
• Works directly with other departments regarding correcting errors and answering questions relating to data entry.
• Assists in preparing statistical and accounting records.
• Works and cooperates with auditors and examiners reviewing and researching the financial records of the Credit Union.
• Assists the AVP of Accounting and the Sr. Vice President of Finance with month-end closing of the credit union and related subsidiary organization(s).
• Is cross-trained and may act as a backup for other Accounting Specialists.
• Performs other duties assigned by the AVP of Accounting and the Sr. Vice President of Finance or Chief Financial Officer.

BASE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be willing to perform any duty (beyond Essential Functions above) as assigned.
• Confidentiality is of the utmost importance.
• The Accounting Specialist is representing the Credit Union and empathy and tact are to be used at all times.
• A superior level of member service, be a positive role model for staff, possess strong interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of commitment to the organization.
• Communicate effectively with members, coworkers, and management.
• Foster teamwork within the Accounting Department.
• Recognize and listen to member/coworker requests and/or concerns and identify their needs so they may better be served.
• Assist with gathering information as required of the position and/or as requested by the supervisor.
• Develop ways to provide requested information and support functions to staff in a beneficial format.
• Represents the Credit Union with honesty, integrity and trust at all times.
• Adheres to established internal policies and procedures for compliance. Completes required compliance training in a timely manner and complies with all regulations within scope of the position.
• Adheres to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act and anti-money laundering regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of items weighing up to 60 lbs.
• Potential exposure to the threat of violence at any time.
• Occasional business travel may be required.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time may be required.
• Repetitive motions and extensive keyboarding may be required.

**Equal opportunity employer, including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.