Staff Accountant

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  The Staff Accountant's role is to maintain adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the timely and accurate processing of expense reports, invoices, credit memos, and payment transactions, while also ensuring all internal controls are being enforced. Responsible for GL reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, the accounting functions pertaining to property management, and vendor management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Completing monthly, quarterly, and annual close in an accurate and timely manner.
• Accounts payable: entering invoices and expense reports, processing for approval following the established payment of expenses policy, contacting vendors, coding to a complex chart of accounts, auditing supporting documentation, ensuring all approval controls are followed to mitigate risk, resolving discrepancies, preparing payments, and reconciling Accounts Payable general ledgers.
• General ledger reconciliations including, but not limited to: Prepaid Accounting, Lease Liability & Right of Use Assets, NCUSIF, Foundation, Commercial Lending Fees Payable, Member Rewards, and Other AP, Property Management, or Fixed Asset reconciliations.
• Fixed assets (both tangible and intangible): recording new fixed assets, tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets.
• Accruals: prepares, monitors, adjusts, and reconciles accruals of expenses.
• Property management: invoicing, accounts receivable, preparing the rent roll, maintaining accurate and up to date records, and reconciling/verifying tenant statements.
• Corporate credit cards: audits, reconciles, and submits corporate credit card payments.
• Sales and Use tax: makes tax application decisions through use of current tax law to accurately process and submit monthly sales and use tax payments to each state.
• Vendor 1099 reporting: prepares, reviews, and reports vendor 1099s quarterly and annually, and stays up to date with changing IRS regulations.
• Manages the vendor database and vendor filing system, including obtaining current W-9s, entering new vendors, and auditing all vendors to ensure IRS and OFAC regulations are followed.
• Protects and keeps company information confidential.
• Processes Board member compensation.
• Prepares and distributes recurring operational reporting.
• Acts as a first point of contact for the accounting department, providing quality service in a timely and courteous manner.
• Audits all daily general ledger journal entry postings for accuracy.
• Tracks postage inventory, initiates payments as funds are needed, and completes associated journal entries.
• Assist with both internal/external audits by preparing schedules, researching data, clarifying inquiries, and providing explanations.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to increase the accuracy and/or efficiency of regular tasks.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 3-5 years accounting experience required.
• Knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, corporate policies and procedures regarding accounting.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required, and SQL experience preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment while meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all credit union employees.
•  Demonstrated high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, reliability, and personal accountability.
• Continuous learner striving for continuous self-improvement.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
•  Ability to plan and execute assigned tasks with minimal direction.
• Strong team player with willingness to assist.
• Self-starter, quick learner, and ability to multi-task on a regular basis. 
• Bondable