Accountant I

AUX

Position: Accountant I

Reports To: Accounting Supervisor/Manager

Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Supervises: Direct: 0 Indirect: 0

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: $18-20/hour
• Benefits Overview: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Disability, Vacation/Sick, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance and Pay for Performance Bonus Plan.

Role Overview:

To support the financial management and operations of Aux client credit unions and other CUSOs. Working on-site at client locations may be necessary from time to time.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Perform all essential accounting functions for credit union clients in a timely and accurate manner. These functions include, but are not limited to:

• Upload data files into client’s accounting system for daily use (if required).

• Perform daily processing of ACH and Share Draft files for clients.

• Processing of stop payments, adjustments, and origination maintenance may be included

• Perform daily processing and settlement balancing of various processes as required contractually.

• Balance and verify general ledger accounts daily; prepare and post journal entries as needed.

• Complete daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations; perform research and follow up on outstanding items.

• Document procedures for assigned tasks and update the procedure library as needed.

• Assist with the month-end close process by preparing and posting month-end journal entries, simple reconciliations and other tasks as needed.

• Maintain client records in a timely and orderly manner in accordance with prescribed standards.

• Maintain proper documentation as appropriate to the nature of the transaction processed.

• Ensure all deadlines are met for client deliverables

• Take ownership of client issues, work with clients and vendors to resolve issues.

• Ability to resolve issues with vendors and clients independently only escalate if needed.

2) Consistently use the portal for work items and ticketing for clients.

3) Consistently look for process improvement opportunities.

4 ) Perform a variety of miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to:

• Computer input

• Filing

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Environment:

Experience:

Three months to one year of financial institution accounting or similar experience preferred.

Education:

(1) A two-year college degree with an Accounting or related emphasis or

(2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or

(3) Job specific skills acquired through on the job training or apprenticeship program.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Work normally involves contact with persons beyond immediate associates generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.

• Outside contacts take the form of service to the public (customers or vendors) requiring ordinary courtesy in providing assistance and information.

• Maintain a professional attitude while interacting with internal and client staff.

Other Skills:

• Able to operate a 10-Key, PC, and applicable software (MS Office, various data processing systems, and various internet based programs) as well as accounting systems.

• Excellent mathematical skills

• High level of accuracy required.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized and/or non-routine situations.

Work Environment:

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to communicate clearly in order to provide information and direction to staff and clientele.

• Ability to respond to telephone calls and personal communication.

• Ability to operate computer keyboard.

• Ability to clearly see computer screen.

• Ability to move to various locations within the building.

• Standing and stooping for files and reports.

• Lifting up to 25 pounds.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)
• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Company's website:

• https://auxteam.com/about-us/

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19