Accounting Associate Job at CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION in Aubu
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, Auburn Hills, MI, US, 48326
Job Description
Position Description:
The Accounting Associate is responsible for maintaining and balancing the credit union’s accrual-based General Ledger (GL), successful facilitation of the accounts payable cycle, ACH transactions, and related subsidiary systems and applications in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position completes other accounting functions including, but not limited to, processing subpoenas, ordering cash for branches, and processing member and corporate wire-transfers. All duties are performed in a manner to support a work environment that promotes a consistent member experience both internally and externally as defined by CCF's Mission, Values, and Service Promises.
What You'll Do in This Role:
- Prepares and analyzes assigned balance sheet reconciliations and posts necessary adjusting GL entries. Assists with month-end GL closing by preparing worksheets/schedules, posting GL entries, and preparing monthly reports. Researches and reconciles variances and discrepancies to general ledger accounts, coordinating with other team members as needed.
- Performs end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) processing, maintaining vendor records in compliance with tax regulations and credit union policies, and ensuring appropriate authorizations are obtained and all invoices are stored properly.
- Processes and balances ACH transactions, exceptions, postings, unauthorized entries, and compliance.
- Completes other accounting functions including, but not limited to, processing subpoenas, posting payroll files, ordering cash for branches, and processing member and corporate wire-transfers.
- Balances and reconciles the credit union’s ATMs transactions, ensuring that member adjustments are posted timely.
- Must comply with all company policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control
What You'll Bring To CCF:
- Two to Five years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions.
- A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school.
- Courtesy and tact are essential.
- General knowledge of account reconciliation, control procedures, cash, A/P, and/or accounting systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communications.
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Professional, organized, problem solver.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Outlook and Excel (intermediate Excel skills necessary including formulas and functions).
- Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) a preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to prioritize multiple, and sometimes, conflicting tasks.
EOE
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:15pm
Rotating Saturdays: 8:45am - 1:15pm