Accountant I

Everwise Credit Union; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Everwise Credit Union is seeking an Accountant to prepare and review journal entries, internal and external financial statements, and schedules with accuracy and timeliness in a collaborative environment. You will reconcile general ledger accounts, assist customers with accounting issues, support staff with detailed transactions, evaluate procedures, and respond to inquiries from regulators and auditors.

The role offers growth opportunities within the Accounting Department and requires 1–3 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business or equivalent practical work experience in the accounting field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience in financial services or credit unions.
• Understanding interdepartmental relations and service expectations for Everwise Credit Union.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and review general ledger accounts for accuracy.
• Assist internal and external customers with accounting issues.
• Support Accounting staff with transactions and detailed analyses.
• Evaluate procedures and improve methods within the department.
• Research inquiries from Federal and State examiners and auditors.
• Take on additional responsibilities as delegated by the Accounting Supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Windows proficiency

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Prepares and reviews journal entries, internal and external accounting financial statements, schedules and reports of moderate complexity in one or more specialized areas. Uses computer systems to develop applications and complete work. Works with limited supervision to complete tasks within time constraints. Prepares reconciliation and verifies statistical and other accounting reports prepared by other departments.

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for reconciling and reviewing general ledger accounts with the ability to verify their accuracy.
• Assists internal and external customers with issues as they relate to the accounting function and balancing transactions.
• Responsible for assisting the Accounting Support Staff with transactions and Accounts that require more in-depth analysis.
• Evaluates procedures and creates more effective methods within the Accounting Department or other interrelated departments.
• Researches and responds to inquiries of Federal and State examiners, as well as internal and external auditors.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and projects as delegated by the Accounting Supervisor.

Knowledge/Skills

• Clear communication and human relation skills
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Computer literacy (Windows environment) and data entry skills are vital in this position

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business or equivalent practical work experience in the accounting field.
• Knowledge of financial services, electronic accounting systems and practical accounting knowledge generally acquired by 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• A basic knowledge of the interrelationship of Credit Union departments, and an understanding of the service expectations of Everwise Credit Union.

Everwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.