Job Description Summary

Performs a range of routine to moderately complex accounts payable processes including, but not limited to, reviewing and processing supplier invoices for payment, supplier invoice settlement processing, and expense report processing and settlement. Prepares journal vouchers and reports and maintains accounting records. Researches and resolves problems and provides requested information. An Accounting Technician is distinguished from a Senior Accounting Technician in that an employee in the latter job reviews, processes, and reconciles accounting transactions that require a broader and more detailed understanding of the Credit Unions general ledger and accounts payable system and the application of judgment in dealing with more difficult and unusual situations.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares account postings to General Ledger accounts; performs reconciliations of a variety of accounts and transactions to the General Ledger, including but not limited to, accounts payable, ACH clearing, and federal backup withholding.
• Organizes invoices; researches, reviews, and verifies reports prior to settlement processing, completes settlement processing, and prepares associated journals vouchers.
• Researches errors and outages and works with other departments to determine appropriate courses of action; prepares and processes corrections or notifies other departments of corrections to be made.
• Assists in month-end General Ledger analysis and prepares a variety of reports and records.

Company Wide Expectations

• Maintains a professional image and demeanor at all times, consistently demonstrating Credit Union RISE Values and adhering to the Code of Ethics.
• Delivers friendly, caring service to internal and external members.
• Complies with all applicable State, Federal and NCUA rules and regulations and all Credit Union policies and procedures.
• Follow all physical and online security procedures and maintain strict confidentiality of all member information.
• Completes all required regulatory and compliance training and maintains required knowledge of Credit Union products and services.
• Works scheduled hours and maintains punctuality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

To perform this job satisfactorily, an employee must be able to carry out each essential duty competently. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and abilities required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education Requirements

2 Year / Associate Degree - Accounting - Required

Experience Requirement

2 Years - Bookkeeping or Financial Recordkeeping Duties - Required

Accounts Payable - Preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Effectively apply internal and external customer service practices and processes to meet quality service standards and achieve member satisfaction.
• Learn and apply information, on a wide range of Credit Union products, services and regulatory compliance requirements, in order to assess member situations and develop solutions.
• Analyze detailed accounting and financial information and make decisions in accordance with Credit Union policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate in a professional manner and deliver information clearly and effectively. Actively listen to questions, opinions and ideas of others. Use tact and diplomacy in sensitive and confidential situations.
• Use correct English including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Operate computers and use business software including specialized accounting systems and other standard office equipment.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Set priorities and manage ones own time e fectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Intermittent standing, sitting, walking, bending and climbing.
• Using hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

An employee in this job will experience the following main work environments, others not listed may also be encountered on occasion;

Work Environment

Works in a general office environment.

Redstone Federal Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are proud to be a Drug-Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity