Staff Accountant I

Opportunity Stanislaus is helping Valley First Credit Union recruit a Staff Accountant.

To assist with the activities necessary to complete the routine accounting functions of the credit union. The primary responsibilities of this role are to balance general ledgers, review, maintain and balance sub-ledgers, prepare monthly management reports, aid in the preparation of the quarterly call report, and backup all other areas of the Accounting Department as needed. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and provide support to the CFO, Controller, Financial Analyst, and other departments to complete projects and tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense records for depreciation setup and balancing.
• Assist manager in tracking capital projects compared to budget.
• Prepare and complete journal entries for reconciliation of Corporate CU and Federal Reserve Bank account daily. Certify GL balance to bank statements.
• Monitor daily cash balances and prepare daily balance reports.
• Reconcile and review assigned general ledger accounts and prepare necessary entries to prevent aged items.
• Balance all accounting systems to core system at month end (ARCU, NCino, Blackline).
• Process credit union invoices for timely payment to vendors.
• Process corporate credit cards for payments and expense reports.
• Review and release outgoing wires for third-party loans and investments.
• Record new real estate loans on balance sheet and income statement.
• Prepare and post credit card daily activity settlements. Reconcile credit card loan accounts to servicer journals and executive reports.
• Process settlements of purchased loans and all third-party loans. Reconcile month end balances to trial balances.
• Process ATM settlements from reported servicing reports for deposits and withdrawals. Reconcile ATM settlements to Co-op and armored service provider reports.
• Monitor cash balances and prepare cash orders for the ATM fleet. Coordinate fill amounts and settlement frequency of machines with armored courier providers.
• Transfer and reconcile digital teller cash entries to ITM change funds. Reconcile ITM clearing account.
• Assist in monthly close and complete required entries for month-end reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of Call Report, monthly financial statements, and budget.
• Provide training and support to Accounting Specialist to promote their professional development.
• Perform all functions of Accounting Specialist.

Requirements:

• Two to Four years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions.
• Must have Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Working knowledge of accounting practices
• Proficient in the use of MS Office products
• Employee must be professional, dependable, and flexible
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with members as well as co-workers
• Maintain enthusiasm towards job functions and duties
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all Credit Union products and services
• Ability to evaluate each member’s financial situation and cross-sell beneficial products and services
• Support sales and service objectives; meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals as set forth by management
• Employee must possess problem-resolution skills
• Maintain knowledge of rules and regulations that govern credit unions including but not limited to, BSA, OFAC and Reg. CC.
• Employee must be capable of working with little or no supervision