Accounting Intern

SUMMARY

ECU is looking for an Accounting Intern to join and grow with our award-winning team. The Accounting Intern is responsible for assisting the accounting team in all basic areas. In order to be eligible for the Internship, applicants must be currently enrolled and in good standing with either West Texas A&M University or Amarillo College.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a variety of activities to assist the Chief Financial Officer in maintaining the overall financial health of the credit union.


• Assist in entering data into accounting systems and generate reports on a daily basis. Assist preparing various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis as requested by management.


• Assist in entering employee expenses into the general ledger.


• Assist with general ledger entries, help file, and store general ledger journals daily.


• Build a working knowledge of various account software programs.


• Consistently review processes within the accounting department to build capacity and technical skills.


• Assist in branch audits.


• Performs other duties as assigned. 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintains ongoing communications with Management, informing them of all pertinent problems, irregularities, new developments, changes, and other important information within area of responsibility.

Cooperates with other department personnel to ensure a "team effort" and prompt member service.

Promotes and maintains a positive image of the credit union to assigned personnel, members, and the community.

Follows safety and security rules and regulations.

Ensures that all information and transactions regarding credit union operations and members are kept confidential.

Maintains the security of the work area and keeps it organized and neat in appearance.

Maintains current knowledge of credit union philosophy, plus all credit union services and policies.

Maintains a professional and courteous attitude with all people, including fellow employees, members, management staff, board members, and outside vendors.

Protects and respects credit union equipment and supplies.

Attends meetings as required.

Adheres to ECU Employee Personnel Policy and Guidelines Handbook.

Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Management.