Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

Follows detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting clerical operations. Performs a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the credit union.

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Deposit Operations Supervisor

Status: Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process accounts payable functions, including but not limited to scheduling and paying of bills, vender relationships and maintenance.

· Complete yearly submission of State of Wisconsin Sales and Use taxes withheld within established deadlines.

· Perform annual processing of 1099 Misc. and related filings within established deadlines.

· Process incoming and outgoing wires.

· Perform varied account maintenance such as general ledger work, cash accounts, and reconciliations.

· Prepare and verify various standard accounting entries for financial data processing system; reconciles, reports discrepancies and problems.

• Compile and post information from branches, departments, and other sources; prepares account entries.

· Maintain automated accounting systems and use computer resources to generate periodic reports and statements.

· Create and maintain updated procedures for your regular job duties.

· Submit status reports to supervisor.

• Meet or exceed mutually agreed upon goals for self, the Accounting Department, and the credit union.
• Must maintain ability to be bonded.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process ACH Receiver and Originator transactions daily within established deadlines.

· Process ACH returns, WSUDs, Reclamations, etc., within established deadlines.

· Process Share Draft transactions and rejected entries exceptions daily within established deadlines.

· Process Deposit Return Items. (SCOs)

· Perform duties as a backup for coworkers out of office.

· Perform any other related duties as assigned and requested; the credit union reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge equivalent to the completion of post-secondary coursework in accounting fundamentals, with Associate Degree in Accounting preferred, and one to two years related experience and/or training
• Ability to communicate effectively either verbally or written with employees, managers and members
• Ability to accurately and consistently follow established accounting-related routines and procedures
• Ability to compute basic accounting formulas
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Proficient computer skills including: Outlook, Word, Excel and other computer programs

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

· Indoor office environment

· Sitting

· Medium keyboarding

· Speaking, hearing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person