Junior Accountant at Foothill Credit Union

Position: Temporary Staff Accountant

Status: Temporary Assignment

Pay Range: $20.62 to $30.93

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Temporary Staff Accountant at Foothill Credit Union. This role is ideal for someone with an accounting background seeking experience in the financial (credit union) industry and an opportunity to meaningfully contribute for seven to nine months.

Summary:

The Staff Accountant plays a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the organization's overall financial health. This role includes processing and reconciling accounts payable and receivable, preparing journal entries, and assisting in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. The Staff Accountant will also collaborate with various departments to gather and analyze financial data, contribute to audits, and help prepare reports for management review.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

· Process deposits and payroll deductions accurately and timely. Maintain clean and updated records for easy access and research. Submit changes to SEGs on behalf of the members.

· Responsible for being the backup for processing Accounts Payable and maintaining a clean record of vendor's invoices/notices. Interacts with vendors and internal team members as needed. Creates and posts expense reports as assigned.

· Balances and posts daily write-ups and journals. Completes daily postings to settle automatic debits/credits to Catalyst and other cash accounts.

· Reconciles daily corporate checks, updates check status (voids, stop payments, etc.), posts related GL postings, and completes member inquiries and requests for copies of statements, checks, and corporate checks.

· Performs monthly reconciliation and analysis of GL accounts as assigned and ensures the timely clearance of outstanding items as identified. Completes required records and reports and maintains accounting files.

· Assists in month-end closing tasks such as preparing journal entries, identifying G/L variances, and creating month-end reporting.

· Balances and reconciles Catalyst deposits; daily general ledger (GL) accounts for cash, vaults, cash clearing, transaction clearing, and G/L exceptions.

· Prepares and submits documentation for subpoenas. Report balances of the pledges to the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). Completes member research for the Social Security Administration

· Assists in preparing quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report

· Process incoming and outgoing wires.

· Prepares weekly/bi-weekly/annual EDD and IRS and reports the status of all account reconciliations and Member Deduction Payroll status to the Accounting Manager

· Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality.

· Assumes the responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Experience/Education Requirements:

· BS/BA in accounting or finance.

· 2 to 3 years of financial accounting experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

· Excellent time management skills and reliable attendance.

· Ability to organize and prioritize tasks while maintaining detailed, accurate records.

· Requires strong mathematical, analytical, and organizational skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Foothill Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Compensation details: 20.62-30.93 Hourly Wage

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