Staff Accountant

Position :

Staff Accountant / Accountant I

Department : Accounting

Reports to : C FO

Pay Grade / Level : FLSA Status :

Non-exempt

Position Summary

P erform s a variety of accounting duties including daily back office processes, account reconciliation, and monthly financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, supporting schedules and working with reconciliations . Some account analysis, basic system maintenance and administration function s are required . This position works independently to accomplish tasks timely and accurately.

Duties and Functions Essential to the Successful Performance of t he Job

Management reserves the right to add or change duties listed

• Assumes a shared responsibility and accountability for developing and maintaining accurate and detailed accounting records
• Prepar es daily entries, monitors account balances and maintains supporting records and files
• Performs daily back office processes of member related products
• Reviews, monitors, reconciles assigned accounts accurately and in a timely manner , and reports discrepancies to the C FO
• Plays an active role in the month end closing duties and reporting
• Accurately maintains all assigned acco unting records and performs all related accounting functions
• Monitors internal controls and reports any determined weakness; including validating company policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Applies independent judgement to assigned duties while adhering to credit union poli cies
• Identifies opportunities to improve the accounting processes and plays a key role in the integration of new accounting systems
• Ensures compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Coordinates month end accounting activities with other departments, divisions and affiliates
• Ensures that all accounting entries and reports are completed on a timely and accurate basis
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of all account reconciliations

Minimum Job Requirements :

Education :

High School or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Accounting ( preferred )

Experience :

Two to five years of accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting experience

Experience at a credit union or bank preferred

Specific Skills :

Accurate and detail oriented

Excelle nt math and communication skills

Strong orga nizational and analytical ability

C apacity to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints and deadlines continually providing the highest quality service to our members

Ability to handle multiple tasks at different degrees of difficulty, and the compete ncy and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when required

Team player, willing to help others in the department, mature attitude and work ethic

General understanding of Credit Union policies and procedures and standard banking practices (preferred)

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc. :

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software . Demonstrated ability to efficiently use other PC based software.

Proficient in FSP and Ultrafis (preferred)

Supervisory Responsibility, if any

None

Other

M ust have the flexibility to occasionally work late or come in early in preparation for or during exam s / audit s.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Keys Federal Credit Union expects that its employees will conduct themselves with the highest ethical standards . The Credit Union also expects its employees to conduct business in accordance with all Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering and other regulatory laws . Information security and confidentiality of member information are of the utmost imp ortance to the Credit Union. Employees shall not knowingly provide assistance to individuals who attempt to violate or avoid these laws or the Credit Union's policies.

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