Accounting Specialist

Job Summary: Responsible for financial processing of transactions for the organization accurately and efficiently for both accounts payable and accounts receivable. Responsible for reviewing General Ledger activity and supporting financial reports. Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts. Prepares special accounting reports for management and regulatory authorities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for General Ledger account maintenance Reviews daily reports for all branch activity and processes necessary general ledger entries Reviews/Reconciles daily Visa entries and prepares journal vouchers to make necessary adjusting entries Reconciles Cashier Drafts daily, and follows up on outstanding items. Prepares all Corporate Bank reconciliations Processes/Reconciles Bank CD Portfolio Responsible for processing/posting investment purchases Reconciles Credit & Life Disability premiums Receives all vendor invoices and employee expenses and ensures all are properly approved and contain proper supporting documents Prepares journal vouchers to general ledger accounts pertaining to vendor invoices and employee expenses and posts them accordingly Maintains, manages and reconciles accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaids including monthly depreciation and amortization entries Maintains and updates user profiles for correspondent bank accounts Maintains Record Retention for Accounting department Coordinates information regarding the General Ledger/Reconciliations Monthly Coordinates with other departments information regarding general ledger/reconciliations Reconciles ATM & ITM Daily/Monthly and prepares necessary Journal vouchers Ensure that all disbursements are authorized, properly recorded, and processed in a timely manner Maintains core processing and Image Vendor invoices Other duties as may be assigned Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field Experience: Required: Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in an Accounting Department or Financial Institution Preferred: Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in an Accounting Department preferable for a financial institution Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of data processing system Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs. Understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP), including debits, credits, accruals, and reconciliations Accounting courses Analytical and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with other credit union departments Ability to perform job functions independently Ability to work as part of a team Ability to verbally communicate effectively with internal and/or external members Ability to use computers and job-specific technology/software efficiently Maintains confidentiality Performs responsibilities with composure, quality and accuracy under stress of deadlines/requirements Travel Requirements: N/A Physical Demands: Occasionally required to stand and walk Continually required to sit, talk or hear and utilize hand and finger dexterity While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision The base pay for this position is $18.32 to $30.54 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Click here to learn more about ALEC and our benefits. Click the link below to learn more about ALEC and our benefits. https://www.alecu.org/membership/about/careers