This position is responsible for recording accounting transactions accurately, and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP). The Senior Accountant is also responsible for analyzing, researching, and reporting accounting transactions.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles including, but not limited to, maintaining, and reconciling general ledger accounts, investigative out-of-balances, and assisting with the monthly close process. The Senior Accountant may be required to analyze costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to explain fluctuations and trends. This job requires a certain degree of creativity and latitude to successfully complete assigned task. This job typically will be assigned to a specific division or department of the Credit Union or their wholly owned subsidiaries.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties including special projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Education, Training and Experience:
Potential candidates for this position must meet the following requirements:
One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
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The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
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The job may require flexibility with regards to scheduling days, hours, and work location, depending on business needs.
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The job is typically sedentary but may require standing and walking up to 35% of the work time to transfer files, ask questions, and related activities.
Must be able to exercise sound judgment, effectively plan and be well organized, have excellent oral and written communications skills, work well under changing timelines, take the initiative and be flexible and cooperative. Accuracy, timeliness and maintaining confidentiality related to member, employee information and company records is required.
While performing the job duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear in person and by telephone; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; lift minimum 10 lbs.
The employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and operate office equipment, as necessary. The employee works under typical office conditions and noise levels.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
