Sandia Area
ACCOUNTING REPRESENTATIVE Job at Sandia Area in Albuquerque
Sandia Area, Albuquerque, NM, US, 87101
Job Details
Job Location
Albuquerque, NM
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree or Experience
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Full Time
Job Category
Accounting
Description
Join Our Team at Sandia Area!
At Sandia Area, we seek passionate individuals eager to grow in a supportive environment. Our vibrant, collaborative workplace allows team members to flourish and build fulfilling careers from entry-level roles. If you want to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future, come join us!
Explore our opportunities and apply today!
Overall Job Purpose
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union's mission is to deliver convenient, high-value banking and lending services that strengthen the financial well-being of our members and our community while ensuring the long-term stability, growth, and success of our employees and our business. Staff members are responsible for upholding Sandia Area's mission, vision, and values in their daily actions and interactions.
Staff members play a vital role in fostering trust, efficiency, and service excellence. Through their professionalism and dedication, they contribute to the positive reputation of Sandia Area, ensuring that members receive valuable products and exceptional service. Staff members are accountable for their individual performance and support organizational goals through their commitment to excellence.
Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager is responsible for following detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting tasks. Performs tasks necessary to process Accounts Payable timely and accurately. Performs tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily non-cash accounts. Performs a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the Credit Union while following established policies and procedures.
Compliance and Financial Regulation
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
*** Please submit an employment application to www.sandia.org/careers ***
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SAFCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Location
Albuquerque, NM
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree or Experience
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Full Time
Job Category
Accounting
Description
Join Our Team at Sandia Area!
At Sandia Area, we seek passionate individuals eager to grow in a supportive environment. Our vibrant, collaborative workplace allows team members to flourish and build fulfilling careers from entry-level roles. If you want to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future, come join us!
Explore our opportunities and apply today!
Overall Job Purpose
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union's mission is to deliver convenient, high-value banking and lending services that strengthen the financial well-being of our members and our community while ensuring the long-term stability, growth, and success of our employees and our business. Staff members are responsible for upholding Sandia Area's mission, vision, and values in their daily actions and interactions.
Staff members play a vital role in fostering trust, efficiency, and service excellence. Through their professionalism and dedication, they contribute to the positive reputation of Sandia Area, ensuring that members receive valuable products and exceptional service. Staff members are accountable for their individual performance and support organizational goals through their commitment to excellence.
Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager is responsible for following detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting tasks. Performs tasks necessary to process Accounts Payable timely and accurately. Performs tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile daily non-cash accounts. Performs a variety of support duties related to the accounting function within the Credit Union while following established policies and procedures.
Compliance and Financial Regulation
- Receives, processes, and verifies invoices and records related to accounts payable. Prepares accounts payable payments after receiving proper authorization.
- Verifies daily all entries to the general ledger, balances the daily Credit Union transactions to all non-cash accounts. Verifies and posts the daily work.
- Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, researches differences and posts correcting entries as needed or directed.
- Processes daily outgoing cash letter.
- Enters fixed asset depreciation, prepaid expense, and other subaccount records into the subsidiary ledgers.
- Enters data into accounting systems and generates reports on a daily basis. Prepares various financial, regulatory, and special reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly base as requested by management.
- Reconciles assigned general ledger accounts, researches differences and posts correcting entries as needed or directed.
- Performs a variety of activities to assist management in maintaining the financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit Union.
- Cross-trains on Sr. Accounting Officer duties and performs duties in the absence of Sr. Accounting Officer as assigned.
- Transfers funds as requested trough Fedline Advantage by transmitting and receiving funds and completing executive scheduled transfers. Completes reporting as needed.
- Resolves accounting problems by clarifying the problem, determining the cause, selecting the best solution for resolution, and expediting the correction or adjustment.
- Maintains working knowledge of account software used.
- Performs additional duties as assigned or directed.
- Represents the credit union in a professional manner at all times
- Maintains a thorough understanding and adherence to credit union regulations, compliance, policies, procedures, guidelines and make sure that all necessary disclosures are posted correctly.
- Meets deadlines as assigned and directed.
- Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for members and employees consistent with the credit union's mission and philosophy.
- Willing to undergo a background and credit check as required by regulations
- Maintains the security and confidentiality of pertinent information and records.
- Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established by Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and federal and state legal and regulatory guidelines, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as applicable to this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of debits, credits and basic math.
- Familiarity with accounts payable.
- Ability to set priorities to meet deadlines.
- Passionate about teamwork and having a positive influence on others.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to engage in difficult situations using outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as virtual programs for online webinars.
- Maintains a positive and caring atmosphere for members and employees consistent with the credit union's mission and philosophy.
- Maintains the security and confidentiality of pertinent information and records.
- Understands and agrees to abide by the policies and procedures established by Sandia Area Federal Credit Union and federal and state legal and regulatory guidelines, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as applicable to this position.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two years financial institution experience required with progressive responsibilities in accounting procedures, in addition to minimum required experience, may be considered as a substitution.
- General knowledge of credit union accounting operations may be desirable.
*** Please submit an employment application to www.sandia.org/careers ***
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SAFCU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.