Accounting Specialist

Liberty Financial; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching funds

Employer paid Group Term Life, Short &

Job summary

Liberty FCU, the Evansville-based credit union, seeks an Accounting Specialist for our Main Office in Evansville, IN. This role requires basic accounting knowledge and solid Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy and organization. You will handle journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with tax and regulatory reporting is a plus. You will learn and use the DNA and FAS accounting systems and provide backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge through educational courses taken or job experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel required; advanced knowledge preferred.
• Candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Journal entries: Prepare, post and verify journal entries for various general ledgers.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily, weekly or monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Closing Procedures: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions are finalized and reflected in the general ledgers.
• Tax and Compliance: Assist with property tax and other regulatory reporting.
• Support: Provide support within the department by backing up various job duties.
• System: Develop a working knowledge of the credit union's DNA system and FAS accounting system as it applies to your specific job duties.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel knowledge

Detail-oriented

Organized

Independent work

Communication

Education

Accounting courses

Job description

Liberty FCU, a full-service credit union, is currently seeking an Accounting Specialist which will be located at our Main Office at 4401 Theater Drive, Evansville, IN 47716. Applicants should have some accounting knowledge through completed educational courses taken or job experience. Basic knowledge of Excel is required, and advanced knowledge is preferred. The successful candidate must demonstrate superior organizational, technical and time management skills as well as be detail oriented. Candidates must be available to work Saturdays on a rotating basis.

Key responsibilities

• Journal entries: Prepare, post and verify journal entries for various general ledgers.
• Reconciliations: Perform daily, weekly or monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts to identify and resolve descrepancies.
• Closing Procedures: Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions are finalized and reflected in the general ledgers.
• Tax and Compliance: Assist with property tax and other regulatory reporting.
• Support: Provide support within the department by backing up various job duties.
• System: Develop a working knowledge of the credit union's DNA system and FAS accounting system as it applies to your specific job duties.

Skills and Qualifications

• Accounting knowledge through educational courses taken or job experience.
• Basic knowledge of Excel is required and advanced knowledge is preferred.
• Candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and accurate.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits and Compensation

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Personal Days)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with matching funds
• Employer paid Group Term Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Liberty FCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran.