Title: Accounting Specialist

Reports to: Controller

Supervises: None

Status: Non-Exempt

Objective

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting Accountants and Accounting Operations Personnel by analyzing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts, performing daily Accounting operational tasks, assisting with month-end close, assisting Accounts Payable as needed, completing incoming and outgoing wire transfers, and performing other accounting functions as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for accurate and timely completion of assigned accounting functions:

• Reviews source documents and records daily transactions. Balances and posts daily write-ups and journals
• Posts corrections, adjustments, and other transactions to the appropriate general ledger account
• Completes daily ATM consolidation reports and posts to the general ledger
• Completes daily ITM consolidation reports and posts to the general ledger
• Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned
• Performs miscellaneous filing/sorting of checks, journals, daily write-ups, etc.
• Prepares various records and reports and maintains files
• Assists with Accounts Payable as necessary
• Assists with the daily processing of incoming and outgoing wires
• Completes accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management

• Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions
• Assists Accounting and Accounting Operations personnel, as needed
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required

• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned

• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Completes special projects as assigned

• Performs all duties in a manner that is fully compliant with applicable industry regulations as well as KEMBA policy and procedures
• Develops an understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, policies, and operational procedures
• On a self-directed basis, continues to improve individual level of competency through training and certification on established educational programs

• Relates to others beyond giving and receiving instructions:

• Communicates with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
• Responds appropriately to feedback from a supervisor

• Performs other duties as required

Performance Measurements

• Accounting documents, records, and reports are accurate, current, and timely
• Accounting errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved (or referred)
• Daily Teller work is accurately balanced and reconciled
• Good communication and coordination exist with Credit Union personnel. Assistance and support are provided as needed
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities
• Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures
• Completion of goals as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Accounting degree or working towards degree desired
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation
• Knowledge of related computer application
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Good math skills
• Attentive to detail and accurate
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Strong Adobe and Microsoft Suite (Excel in particular) skills

Desired Qualifications

• Previous Credit Union or financial institution experience very helpful
• Knowledge of Symitar system

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit, use their hands, reach with arms, and communicate verbally and orally. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds are required. Vision requirements include close, distance vision, and focus adjustment.

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