STAFF ACCOUNTANT

at  Americas Credit Union

We are committed to providing an enjoyable work environment and outstanding job opportunities, while providing excellent benefit options to meet our employees short and long-term goals. We have a reputation for offering an outstanding benefit package to our employees that work 30 or more hours per week.

• Work-Life Balance
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Training and advancement opportunities
• 401k with match up to 6%
• Mortgage discounts
• No interest employee loans for work wear
• Paid volunteering at ACU sponsored events
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid long term disability and life insurance
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• Annual employee event for all staff and their families
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we hire and retain the best-qualified people without regard to marital status, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Responsible for preparation of financial statement data in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with preparation of NCUA 5300 Call Report, FR2900 and various other regulatory reports
• Responsible for proper accounting of the investment portfolio, to include but not limited to, recording purchases and sales, performing reconciliations, posting monthly journal entries, and updating pledging/safekeeping
• Contributes to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections
• Provides cross-training and support for all other duties and responsibilities within the accounting department
• Responsible for evaluating and updating departmental procedures and policies
• Assist with annual CPA, NCUA and compliance audits and examinations
• Performs reconciliations of general ledger, correspondent bank, fixed assets and prepaid accounts
• Ability to perform all accounting functions and have an understanding of Credit Union operations
• Provides professional and quality internal support to all Credit Union departments and staff
• Works directly with Controller and performs ad hoc tasks as assigned
• Handle multiple projects in a given time, including during deadline periods

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Two or more years of related experience within a financial institution or related industry.
• Strong computer skills’ including Excel is a must.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Extensive experience with regulatory compliance

Please refer the Job description for details