Accountant Ii - Antofagasta, Chile - San Diego Metropolitan CU

Descripción

Salary Range:
$ $28.30/hr


Summary:

Following established policies and procedures and under the guidance of the AVP of Finance and Accounting.

The Accountant II position provides broad-based accounting assignments requiring knowledge of accounting theory and in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities include general ledger/bank account reconciliations, month-end close tasks, Accounts Payable, ACH Processing, wire processing, and payroll and tax reporting.

Assist in the completion of accurate and timely financial records for the Credit Union. Provide recommendations in process improvements while ensuring internal controls. Update procedures timely and accurately.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete general ledger and/or bank account reconciliations and ensures the accurate and timely resolution of reconciling items. Perform research and correct discrepancies.
• Prepare periodic, monthend, and quarterend closing entries to properly account for general ledger activities in the core banking platform and other thirdparty systems. Design and generate monthly internal monthend reports to assist with monthend close.
• Process Accounts Payable in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in processing and maintaining Fixed Assets
• Assist with Participation Loan Accounting
• Process ACH incoming and origination files, ensuring compliance with all NACHA regulations.
• Process daily corporate and member wires, both domestic and foreign.
• Process employee payroll using automated payroll system accurately and timely.
• Provide support for internal auditors, external auditors and regulators as directed by the AVP of Finance and Accounting. Collect fieldwork data for audits and examination including but not limited to confirmation letters, audit questionnaires, pro forma data, and other audit schedules.
• Assist in conducting special projects. Develop, document, maintain, and improve processes and internal controls related to operational and financial accounting functions. Ensure process documentation and desktop procedures are accurate and updated timely.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with Credit Union personnel and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:

• A fouryear college or university degree in Accounting or Finance with two to four years related experience; or a twoyear Associate degree in Accounting or Finance with four six years of related experience; or eight years or greater of equivalent work experience, preferably in a credit union or financial institution. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or banking (financial institution) experience preferred.
• Intermediate or advanced spreadsheet skills are required. Proficiency with accounting and payroll software programs. Strong personal computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature.
• Knowledge and understanding of the mission and vision of the Credit Union. Strictly adhere to the Credit Union's policy of confidentiality, security, professional conduct and dress.
• A high degree of organization and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.