Job Opening for Staff Accountant in LUSO Federal Credit Union (599 East Street, Ludlow, MA 01056)

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Job Category : Accountant
Company Name: LUSO Federal Credit Union
Position Name: Staff Accountant
Location : 599 East Street, Ludlow, MA 01056
Job Description : Staff Accountant Summary/Objective The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing, classifying, and recording financial transactions to ensure the financial records of the organization are accurately reconciled. The Staff Accountant also performs routine financial calculations, and general ledger duties. The Senior Accountant may also verify the accuracy of calculations performed by other employees.The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing and reconciling detailed credit union accounts as assigned and keeps records and accounts accurate and current.The Staff Accountant researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors; completes related reports, summaries, and records; creates monthly expense reports; and, performs related clerical duties.The success of the Staff Accountant candidate will depend on the flexibility to assume multiple/ever changing duties. Strong organizational skills and ability to carry out instructions given either orally or written. Considers themselves a self-starter, quick learner and works well with limited supervision and routinely meets established deadlines.Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of assigned accounting functions. a. Performs the function of maintaining the daily cash sheets, reviews theBalance Sheet and Income Statement general ledger accounts for posting accuracy. Researches and assists with the resolution of any problems that may occur and reports them in a timely manner. b. Performs the accounts payable functions which entails getting approval for payment, entering invoices into the Oracle payable system, cutting the checks, and mailing out within the billing timeframe. Some invoices have detailed spreadsheets that need to be maintained to easily assess month over month expenditures. c. Processes new investments, rollovers, and investment maturities for the credit union within the Prologue Investment Portfolio system. Maintains the investment portfolio within National CD Rateline. Ensures that all investment documentation is completed and accurate according to the credit union’s investment policy. Completes the Investment DueDiligence. Maintains the accuracy of the investment safekeeping statements.d. Maintains the fixed asset system and prepaid expenses in Oracle in accordance to GAAP and credit union policy. e. Assists with completing/posting month end processes/entries such as the payable accrual, Visa debit/credit card rewards accrual, promotional inventory expense. f. Performs various reconciliations of general ledger accounts and bank statements. g. Assists with uploading financial reporting required for nCino (CECL),Darling Consulting Group (ALM) and ensuring that these systems reconcile to the general ledger. h. Must serve as a cross trained resource for other positions within the financial department. i. Performs miscellaneous filing/sorting of checks, invoices, investment2. Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.3. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management. a. Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions. b. Keeps AVP and VP informed of area activities and of any significant problems; reports the status of all account reconciliations to the VPAccounting.4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. a. Assists/Responds to request from CFO. b. Assists with NCUA call report preparation and audit requests as assigned by the VP of Accounting and/or CFO. c. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. d. Completes special projects as assigned.PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 1. Accounting documents, records, and reports are accurate, current, and timely.2. Accounting errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved (or referred).3. Good communication and coordination exist with credit union personnel; assistance and support are provided as needed.4. Management is appropriately informed of area activities.5. Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.Competencies 1. Financial Management.2. Collaboration Skills3. Technical Capacity.4. Ethical Conduct.5. Thoroughness and Organized.6. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.7. Strong systems knowledge (data base, Microsoft office)Supervisory Responsibility This position and has no supervisory responsibilities.Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This position is considered a full- time position within normal business hours.Additional hours may be expected as job duties or deadlines demand. Hybrid accommodations may be an option once incumbent is fully trained.Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the area and overnight travel may be expected.Required Education and Experience 1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of three to five year’s related experience.2. Credit Union/Banking experience preferred and experience with Oracle, Prologue,Insight, nCino, FNMA etc.Additional Eligibility Qualifications Knowledge of financial and accounting practices and procedures.Understanding of governmental regulations and reporting requirements.Familiarity with related auditing and information services functions.Understanding of credit union operations and information needs.Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports.Knowledge of related computer applications.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $55,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Health insurancePaid time offPhysical Setting:OfficeSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:Bonus payEducation:Bachelor’s (Required)Experience:Bank or Credit Union Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)General Ledger: 3 years (Preferred)Accounts Payable: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location


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