SMW Financial Credit Union
Accounting Specialist Job at SMW Financial Credit Union in Lino Lakes
SMW Financial Credit Union, Lino Lakes, MN, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Location & Hours
Lino Lakes, MN 55014 8:45-5:15
Who we are
**Under New Leadership**
SMW Financial Credit Union was established in 1953 to assist members' financial needs in a credit
cooperative. Our mission is to build trusted relationships and strong financial futures for our members.
Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, goes to school, or volunteers in Anoka,
Hennepin, Ramsey, or Washington Counties of Minnesota. We play an active role in supporting those
communities through volunteerism and financial education. Offer everything from home-buying seminars
to loan and deposit products, to investment services, to free financial advice to our members.
At SMW, you are part of a team that is energetic, hardworking, and dedicated. We’re proudly building the
best possible team to serve the needs of our members.
Our philosophy is member-centric — loyal members are the key to our success, so we are service-oriented
team players with strong interpersonal skills, and great attitudes and are adaptable to a
changing environment. We hold to the adage “hire for attitude and train for skill.”
Founded on the credit union motto of “people helping people,” we look for candidates who want to make
a difference. We have the tools and training for the right individuals to live our member-centric
philosophy — to build trusting relationships and strong financial futures.
Description
SMW Financial Credit Union is seeking an individual to join the Accounting Department at our Lino Lakes branch.
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for posting transactions, account reconciliations, maintaining card dispute resolutions and report generation among other specific functions.
Essential Functions:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
At SMW, we emphasize the importance of teamwork, an ongoing commitment to learning and training,
and a positive work environment. Employees receive generous and comprehensive benefits packages
which include:
Physical setting:
Work Location: Lino Lakes
Lino Lakes, MN 55014 8:45-5:15
Who we are
**Under New Leadership**
SMW Financial Credit Union was established in 1953 to assist members' financial needs in a credit
cooperative. Our mission is to build trusted relationships and strong financial futures for our members.
Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, goes to school, or volunteers in Anoka,
Hennepin, Ramsey, or Washington Counties of Minnesota. We play an active role in supporting those
communities through volunteerism and financial education. Offer everything from home-buying seminars
to loan and deposit products, to investment services, to free financial advice to our members.
At SMW, you are part of a team that is energetic, hardworking, and dedicated. We’re proudly building the
best possible team to serve the needs of our members.
Our philosophy is member-centric — loyal members are the key to our success, so we are service-oriented
team players with strong interpersonal skills, and great attitudes and are adaptable to a
changing environment. We hold to the adage “hire for attitude and train for skill.”
Founded on the credit union motto of “people helping people,” we look for candidates who want to make
a difference. We have the tools and training for the right individuals to live our member-centric
philosophy — to build trusting relationships and strong financial futures.
Description
SMW Financial Credit Union is seeking an individual to join the Accounting Department at our Lino Lakes branch.
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for posting transactions, account reconciliations, maintaining card dispute resolutions and report generation among other specific functions.
Essential Functions:
- Reconciles work by analyzing, researching, and verifying GL information and comparing system reports.
- Processes Board members compensation
- General ledger journal entry postings
- Maintain and process debit card disputes
- Process ACH files
- Accounts payable: entering invoices & expense reports, processing for approval following the established expense policy
- Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
- Assists in month-end close processes
- Assists in overseeing escheatment
- Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes
- Protects and keeps company information confidential
- Education in Accounting/Finance, post-secondary preferred
- Banking or credit union experience preferred
- 1 year of continuous employment at the same place
- Ability to interact & communicate effectively with all credit union employees
- Demonstrated high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, reliability & personal accountability
- Ability to prioritize, manage time & maintain professionalism under pressure
- Proven understanding and interest in accounting and finance
- Ability to or sit for long periods of time
- Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, and adaptable to different data systems
- Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
At SMW, we emphasize the importance of teamwork, an ongoing commitment to learning and training,
and a positive work environment. Employees receive generous and comprehensive benefits packages
which include:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Safe Harbor
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays, Holidays & Volunteer Time Off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Dependent Care Flex
- Life Insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
- Posting transactions
- Banking: 1 year
- Strong understanding of accounting
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
Work Location: Lino Lakes