Accounting Specialist I
As an Accounting Specialist I, you arrive each day with efficiency and accuracy, ready to process transactions. You clearly communicate with current members, taking the time to carefully listen to their needs. With professionalism, you help process transactions and solve problems. Happy to help, you assist members in balancing their accounts and filling out documents. You always make a positive first impression and enjoy nurturing ongoing relationships with our members.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ACCOUNTING /CARDS SERVICES SPECIALIST
- High school diploma or equivalent and a college degree is preferred. Prior experience in a financial institution is desired.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and other commonly used office software
- Ability to become proficient with our core processing platform (Portico)
- Customer service skills
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of activities to assist the VP of Accounting in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records.
- Process client transaction within various systems.
- Enter data into accounting systems and generate reports
- Maintain working knowledge of various accounting software programs.
- Records numerical and financial data to produce financial records.
- Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately.
- Enters journal entries to debit and credit the company's accounts.
- Reconciles and reports differences or issues found in financial records.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Reconciles department reports for assigned area.
- Creates and shares external accounting reports with financial institutes, insurance companies, or government agencies.
- Prepares periodic financial statements and reports for internal use.
- Generates accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses
Other Duties/Responsibilities
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Reconcile and note discrepancies found in records.
- Become familiar with NCU's products and services and NCU's general operations.
- Drive a company vehicle (car and/or van) as requested.
- Represent the credit union in the community in a professional manner.
- Collaborate with various employee teams on projects and other issues.
- Perform other delegated duties as assigned.