Accountant

Mountain America Credit Union; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain America Credit Union is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the accounting department with balancing and reconciling general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include preparing entries, reconciling to third-party statements, assisting with mortgage, payroll, taxes, and cross-training within the finance team to improve processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Two years or more accounting experience; credit union experience preferred.
• Experience reconciling cash and general ledger accounts.
• Knowledge of financial statements and GL reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Balance and reconcile general ledger accounts and other accounts.
• Prepare entries and adjust/reconcile to balance records.
• Reconcile GL to third party statements and subledgers.
• Monitor aging items and escalate as needed.
• Assist with Mortgage Balancing, Payroll, property taxes, and cash management.
• Collaborate with teammates on process improvements.

Skills

Excel

Workday Financials

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying.If you need assistance with filling out our application form or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify our Human Resources Team at 801-366-6947 option 1 or email [e-mail] and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.Job SummaryTo review, balance and reconcile general ledger accounts and other accounts to maintain efficiency and accuracy in the accounting department. Support Sr Accountants and management with projects and daily accounting activity.Job DescriptionTo be effective, an individual must be able to perform each job duty successfully.Perform daily responsibility as assigned including balancing and preparing entries and reconciling the general ledger.Reconcile general ledger accounts to third party statements and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy of accounting records.Propose adjusting and/or correcting entries to the accounting records to bring records into balance.Balance individual transaction reports to grand total report of all transactions to ensure accuracy of reports.Routinely monitor and identify reconciling items or issues and escalate aging items or issues timely.Assist with the following but not limited to: Mortgage Balancing, Card/ATM Balancing, Shared Branch Balancing, Payroll, Real/Personal Property Taxes, and/or Cash Management.Participate with cross training and stay up to date with backup functions.Assist and support internal team members and cross-functional team questions and requests promptly and courteously.Perform other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESThe requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.ExperienceTwo years or more of accounting experience or credit union experience in lending or branch operations preferred.Experience reconciling cash and other general ledger accounts.Knowledge of financial statement line items, bank, GL and GL reconciliations, and subledger.Other specific skills may also be needed to perform the duties that will be assigned.EducationBachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or related field OR we will consider applicants accepted into an accredited Finance or Accounting program and within 6 months of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or higher.Licenses, Certificates, Registrationsn/aManagerial ResponsibilityHas no supervisory/managerial responsibilitiesLanguage SkillsMust have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.Computer/Office Equipment SkillsAdvanced skills and experience of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel.Demonstrated experience with accounting systems such as Workday Financials or equivalent systems.Experience in Workday Financials preferred.Mathematical SkillsOther SkillsMust be a self-starter, able to resolve difficult situations with minimal supervision.Adapts to changing technology in the work environment with the ability to troubleshoot, lead, and test new solutions.Support and assist other team members with process improvements and enhancements.Demonstrates excellent communication skills.Proactively solves problems and actively improves processes and create efficiencies.Adaptive to change, responds positively to altered circumstances or conditions.Sound critical thinking and logic skills to problem solve.Collaborate with team of accountants and junior staff, including .leading on specific projects.PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONSPhysical DemandsRequires sitting, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talks and hears.Vision RequirementsRequires Close, Distance, Peripheral and Depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.Weight Lifted or Force ExertedFrequently lifts up to 10 lbs, occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds and rarely lifts up to 100 pounds.EnvironmentalOffice Type conditions, indoors.Noise EnvironmentModerate Noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic.***This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.***#LI-FW1#indgenMountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.