Accountant I

Gesa Credit Union; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) Match

Incentive Program

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repo

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Product discounts

Engaging Work Environment

Rewards & Recognition Programs

Job summary

Gesa Credit Union in Richland, WA is seeking an Accountant I to balance and update general ledger, reconcile accounts, and support monthly/quarterly close processes. You will prepare management reports, assist with investment records, and review transactions across branches to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities include journal entries, accounts payable, wire transfers, and regulatory reporting. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, 1–3 years banking/credit union experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• One to three years of similar or related experience; preferred two to four years accounting experience in banking or credit union.
• Experienced with standard office equipment, automated data processing systems including PC software programs and spreadsheets.
• Some travel is required to achieve training and business objectives.
• Experience in a credit union or financial services institution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile bank and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare management and regulatory reports within assigned schedule.
• Generate & distribute monthly, or as needed, reports to branch and departments managers across the organization.
• Perform all month-end activities and quarter-end activities, including balancing accounts, income statement analysis, budget variance, and producing financial statements within scheduled timeframes.
• Post journal entries, process receivables, and verify accuracy of information.
• Manage accounts payable processes including research, code, and route invoices for approval.
• Collect vendor W-9’s; process and record vendor payments.
• Monitor and order cash supply for branches by communicating with branch manager/supervisor.
• Assist with investment process by responding to questions about CD investments and maintaining related files.
• Administer and manage the wire transfer system and review wires for accuracy.
• Provide informed, professional assistance to others in the Credit Union regarding accounting and finance.
• Keep management informed of key operational issues affecting the department.
• Review vendor and potential vendor financial information for due diligence.
• Review and complete analytics on general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.
• Maintain awareness of laws and policies; perform BSA duties as applicable.
• Attend training sessions and stay updated on duties and regulations.
• Prepare income and balance sheet statements for supervisor’s review and regulatory reports.
• Support fixed asset reconciliation and inventory as assigned.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecast.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments and locations.
• Work independently and as a team; maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Written & Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (Accounting/Finance emphasis)

Tools

PC Software & Spreadsheets

Job description

Take a leap and join our team! At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together.

Take a leap and join our team! At Gesa, we believe in the power of our people. Coming from all walks of life, our team members’ individual stories and unique experiences are our most valuable asset. But it’s how we come together, igniting our collective compassion and commitment to empowering our communities, that makes us succeed. Because we know we go further when we go together. Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority.

Get to know us:

About - Gesa Credit Union

Role Summary

Under the general direction of the Accounting Leadership, the Accountant I performs tasks necessary to balance and update general ledger and subsidiary accounts, maintain and reconcile accounts daily, weekly and monthly as required, and manage other accounting related duties. This position researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors. The Accountant I maintains the Credit Union’s accounting records and reports, ensuring that they are in compliance with credit union policies, procedures, service standards and generally accepted accounting practices. This position assists other departments in the interpretation of accounting entries and reports.

What You Will Be Doing

• Analyze and reconcile bank and general ledger accounts as required.
• Prepare management and regulatory reports within assigned schedule.
• Generate & distribute monthly, or as needed, reports to branch and departments managers across the organization.
• Perform all month-end activities and quarter-end activities, including balancing accounts, income statement analysis, budget variance, and producing financial statements within scheduled timeframes.
• Post journal entries, process receivables, and verify accuracy of information.
• Manage accounts payable processes including research, code, and route invoices for approval. Collect vendor W-9’s. Process and record vendor payments.
• Monitor and order cash supply for branches by communicating with branch manager/supervisor.
• Assist with investment process by responding to questions about CD investments. Complete necessary forms as directed, set up and maintain investment files, and ensure security of receipts, broker confirmations, and related documents.
• Administer and manage the wire transfer system and review wires for accuracy. Troubleshoot and assist with issues with minimal supervision.
• Provide informed, professional assistance to others in the Credit Union regarding accounting and finance.
• Keep management immediately informed of key operational issues and/or concerns affecting the department.
• Review and analyze vendor and potential vendor financial information to complete financial due diligence assessments.
• Review and complete analytics on general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
• Maintain awareness of laws, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures which impact position duties and responsibilities. Must understand and perform Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) functions, as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Attend credit union training sessions, conferences and seminars as approved by Supervisor. Maintain awareness of policies and regulations related to duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare income and balance sheet statements for supervisor’s review, consolidated statements, regulatory reports and various other accounting statements and reports.
• Support fixed asset reconciliation and inventory as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and budget forecast.
• Conduct special studies, complete projects as assigned.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments and locations.
• Work independently and as a team member while using discretion in decision-making and sound judgment in resolving problems.
• Display mutual respect, trust and dignity, acting in the best interest of the credit union. Lead by example by displaying solid ethics and integrity at all times.
• Control risk and perform duties in a safe and sound manner.
• Maintain and protect all sensitive data utilizing the highest standard of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

About You

• Ability to multi-task on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person and over the phone.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate work.
• Ability to make quality decisions in a timely manner with extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time, accomplish daily and bi-weekly goals, report to management on results regularly and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a high paced environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills and possess the ability to work in both a team.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of MS Office at an intermediate to advanced level

Qualifications

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance or Business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• One (1) to three (3) years of similar or related experience. Preferred two (2) to four (4) years accounting experience in banking or credit union industry.
• Experienced with standard office equipment, automated data processing systems including PC software programs and spreadsheets.
• Some travel is required to achieve training and business objectives.
• Experience in a credit union or financial services institution.

Our Team Member Value Proposition

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
• 401(k) Match
• Incentive Program
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Product discounts
• Engaging Work Environment
• Rewards and Recognition Programs

Full Salary Range

$25.70-$42.83

• "While our full pay range is listed, most new team members typically start between the minimum and midpoint based on their experience and qualifications. This approach gives room to grow within the role as your career progresses with us!"

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Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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