Lead Accounting Clerk

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in branch services and operations as needed to serve our members.
2. Provide assistance in all areas of accounting with questions, errors, and an assistance needed for day to day operations.
3. Assist with monthly closing process ensuring entries and balancing duties are completed timely and accurately
4. Back up to all staff members in times of absence, including daily balancing, processing exception items, debit/credit card balancing, various general ledger reconcilements, wire and ACH processing.
5. Assist members and other staff members with various questions.
6. Serve as a backup to the accounting manager including but not limited to cash ordering for branches, fixed asset tracking, GL error corrections,
7. Assist with period audits and regulatory exams including preparation of necessary documentation, answering questions, and remediating findings
8. Attend seminars and training sessions to maintain knowledge of regulations, requirements and laws as they pertain to the credit union, and follow through on compliance.
9. Work projects as assigned to better systems for the credit union
10.  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary in order to meet the credit union’s goals and objectives.
11. Live the First Community Credit Union Mission, Vision and Values within the organization and our communities.
12. Follow all state and federal laws and regulations.
13. Instill an energetic, world-class service and sales culture that continually strives to improve the way we serve our members.
14. Assist in promoting a positive credit union image during working and non-working hours.

Working Conditions:

Normal office working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Accounting or four (4) years’ experience in financial accounting.
2. Knowledge of accounting and financial principles
3. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
4. Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications
5. Strong written and oral communication skills
6. Availability to work weekends and extended hours, as needed.
7. Works well with others and follows directions
8. Able to work independently

Employees must comply with government and other regulations affecting the credit union industry including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act and The USA Patriot Act.