Accounting Representative

Summary

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

Responsible for accurate and timely completion of credit union accounting functions to include general ledger entries and reconciliations, accounts payable, and other accounting duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Process accurate general ledger entries.
2.  Ensuring appropriate approval and supporting documentation is received and archived.
3. Complete general ledger reconciliations as assigned, and according to department deadlines. Proactively research and clear outstanding items.
4. Process accounts payable, ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate general ledger expense assignment, and timely payment.
5. Perform broad range of financial reporting, research, and analysis according to established procedures.
6. Other duties as assigned.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervise Approximately:  zero

Reports To:  Accounting Assistant Manager

Contacts:  Frequent contact with staff and other departments face to face and by telephone.

Requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Associate Degree or 64 hours of college credit in business or similar/related field or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Requires firsthand knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheet software (Excel).

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Most important to this position are excellent communication verbal and written, accuracy, initiative, follow through, reliability and an initiative-taker. To perform this position, the incumbent must have knowledge of general accounting/booking principles and Excel skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Position involves wrist/hand manipulation, restriction to workstation for extended periods of time. May be required to stand for extended periods of time. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision for frequent viewing of computer monitor and review of documents. Communication abilities required by this job includes clarity in speech and hearing for effective staff/member interaction.

EQUIPMENT SKILLS

Personal computer with windows environment, scanner, calculator, copy machine.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand this Job Description. I agree to perform to the best of my abilities the functions and duties described herein, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that this Job Description does not constitute an employment contract or alter my "at-will" employment status. I further understand that the duties and responsibilities described in this Job Description are subject to change or modification, as determined by management, and that I am responsible for performing any job duties, or other tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned, and/or directed by management.