Accountant II

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, via AUX, is seeking an Accountant II to support financial management and daily operations for client credit unions. You will maintain accounting reports, perform reconciliations, and support other accounting functions across AUX and client credit unions.

You will collaborate with internal staff and clients, handle month-end activities, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring high-quality service and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent with accounting emphasis.
• 1–3 years accounting experience preferred in financial institutions.
• Ability to operate 10-key and various accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential accounting functions for credit union clients with accuracy.
• Process daily ACH and Share Draft data for clients.
• Balance and post journal entries; assist month-end close and reconciliations.

Skills

Detail orientation

Mathematical proficiency

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

AUX, is seeking an Accountant II to support its financial management and day-to-day operations. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with excellent mathematical skills and a strong commitment to accuracy, this could be a great opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who can communicate professionally with internal and client staff, provide courteous and knowledgeable service, follow detailed written and verbal instructions, and use sound judgment and common sense to navigate both routine and non-routine situations. If you enjoy working with others, solving problems, and providing high-quality support to clients, we encourage you to apply and join the AUX team! AUX provides products and services that help credit unions meet their operational and business needs. In this role, you will play an important part in maintaining accounting reports, performing reconciliations, and supporting other accounting functions for AUX, as well as providing accounting support to our client credit unions and other CUSOs.

You Will Take Ownership Of

• Performing all essential accounting functions for credit union clients in a timely and accurate manner. These functions include, but are not limited to:
• Uploading data files into clients' accounting systems for daily use (if required).
• Performing daily processing of ACH and Share Draft files for clients.
• Processing stop payments, adjustments, and origination maintenance may be included
• Performing daily processing and settlement balancing of various processes as required contractually.
• Balancing and verifying general ledger accounts daily and preparing and posting journal entries as needed.
• Documenting procedures for assigned tasks and updating the procedure library as needed.
• Assisting with the month-end close process by preparing and posting month-end journal entries, simple reconciliations and other tasks as needed.
• Maintaining client records in a timely and orderly manner in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Maintaining proper documentation as appropriate to the nature of the transaction processed.
• Ensuring all deadlines are met for client deliverables.
• Take ownership of client issues, work with clients and vendors to resolve issues, including holding regular client meetings as needed.
• Working with internal quality control to ensure high-quality work output.
• Resolving issues with vendors and clients independently and only escalating when needed.
• Cross-training team members on job functions to ensure client tasks are completed in a consistent fashion during time away.
• Performing intermediate level accounting functions for credit union clients in a timely and accurate manner. These functions include, but are not limited to:

Intermediate Accounting Functions

• Completing complex daily, weekly and/or monthly reconciliations; performing research and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assisting with the implementation of new clients using established on-boarding tools and procedures. Communicating progress and issues in a timely manner.
• Preparing supporting schedules for financial and regulatory reports.
• Preparing routine accruals and month-end worksheets.
• Assisting with monthly client status update preparation.
• Assisting with 5300 Call Report schedule completion.
• Assisting with audit/examination support.
• Assisting with Accountant I training.
• Consistently using the Monday.com portal for client work tracking.
• Consistently look for process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree with an accounting or related emphasis; or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school; or job-specific skills acquired through on-the-job training or an apprenticeship program.
• One to three years of accounting experience desired; financial institution experience preferred (bank, credit union, savings and loan, etc.).
• Ability to operate a 10-key, PC, and applicable software, including MS Office, various data processing systems, internet-based programs, and accounting systems.
• Understanding of a general ledger, including double-sided accounting.

Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary based on business needs and may include standard business hours across multiple time zones. From time to time, working on-site at client locations may be required.

AUX is a subsidiary of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates (The League), a trade association serving nearly 400 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, representing more than 33 million members and over $467 billion in assets. AUX provides business services and solutions that support credit unions and other credit union organizations with their operational and financial needs.

The League's HR team is supporting AUX with the recruitment and hiring process for this position. The selected candidate will be employed by AUX and will participate in the compensation and benefits programs offered by AUX.

The League and AUX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a collaborative, professional, and team member-focused work environment.