General Accountant - Portsmouth, NH

About the role

We're seeking a General Accountant who will perform various accounting-related administrative tasks, manage primary job responsibilities, and serve as a backup to other team members. Every role at Service Credit Union supports member solutions and contributes positively to the member experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform the accounts payable function, including ensuring proper approvals, payments, and authorizations of vendors.
• Handle the CUSO accounts payable process, ensuring proper approvals and correct account usage.
• Conduct daily F&T code reviews for accurate inclusion within income-related accounts.
• Prepare journal entries for assigned accounts as necessary.
• Input Branch and ATM/ITM cash orders.
• Maintain W9 records for vendors.
• Prepare IRS Form 1099-MISC tax reporting via the Accounts Payable system.
• Support CUSO-related 1099 vendors and handle applicable annual mailings.
• Assist in proper expense allocation for overseas-related accounts payable entries.
• Scan checks, invoices, and related documentation into the archive system.
• Monitor various Service CU accounts for activity and clear entries as needed.
• Review and verify Treasury General Account Deposit Confirmations and Adjustments.
• Approve and transmit outgoing bank wires in compliance with Service CU policy.
• Review and post incoming bank wires.
• Perform fixed asset and prepaid expense input into Prologue, along with corresponding reconciliations.
• Process Corporate Visa accounting entries and applicable expense allocation.
• Handle Service CU cashier check processing activity entries.
• Provide ongoing accounting support, analysis, and research.
• Maintain job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, and networking.
• Answer telephones and handle responsibilities generated by calls.
• Assist with other department responsibilities as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding credit union policies, member financial data, and personal information.
• Provide quality support and maintain professional relationships with peers, management, and members.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree required; continuing college-level education preferred.
• Practical accounting and financial institution experience preferred.
• Critical thinking skills and clear articulation to co-workers and management.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and workloads.
• Work independently or within a team environment.
• Meet tight deadlines, especially during month-end close, and flexibility to work as needed.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with proven communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Pay

Starting at $23.67 per hour, flexible based on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Work Location

Portsmouth, NH.

Benefits

• Great health and dental benefits starting day one.
• Paid time off (PTO), long-term disability, and paid holidays.
• 401k with 8% company contribution after one year of employment.
• Paid leave policy after 12 consecutive months of employment.
• Free confidential mental health support program with Talkspace.
• Free identity theft protection through IdentityForce.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and career growth opportunities.