Accounting Specialist

Summary

The accounting specialist position at Arizona Central Credit Union is responsible for various tasks including reconciling general ledger accounts, creating month end accruals, managing accounts payable, and overseeing key financial reports. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Accounting Manager in ensuring compliance with GAAP and federal regulations.
• Compiles and analyzes data, prepares timely and accurate reports, and conducts internal audits of financial records.
• Manages the accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Balances general ledger accounts using basic accounting principles and creates journal vouchers as needed.
• Researches and resolves payment discrepancies, handles returned check deposits, and manages stop payments on corporate checks.
• Oversees the preparation and reconciliation of key general ledger accounts, balance sheet, income statement, and other month-end reports.
• Calculate month end accruals for taxes, general expenses, and one-off items and posts them to the general ledger.
• Reviews and follows up on accruals versus actuals within relevant time periods.
• Maintains the prepaid and fixed asset schedules to ensure their balances are correct.
• Verifies daily clearings are in balance and reviews reconciliation and balance statements prepared by others, resolving discrepancies as necessary.

Requirements

• One to three years of experience in a similar or related field.
• Experience working in a financial institution is highly preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for gathering data and presenting results to different audiences.
• The ability to write formulas, manage data, and create professional-level reporting documents is required.
• Able to meet deadlines is critical for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Benefits

Arizona Central Credit Union offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with up to 6% match, an employee assistance program, and much more.

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Remote work is available after three months (Hybrid).