Accounting Specialist

arizonacentralcreditunion; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with up to 6% match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Arizona Central Credit Union is looking for an Accounting Specialist to join its team in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves reconciling general ledger accounts, managing the accounts payable cycle, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience, preferably in a financial institution, and possesses strong communication and data management skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with a hybrid work schedule after three months.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a financial institution.
• Ability to write formulas and create professional reporting documents.
• Strong communication skills for presenting results.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and manage the accounts payable cycle.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and conduct internal audits.
• Oversee preparation and reconciliation of key financial reports.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Data management

Knowledge of accounting principles

Job description

Arizona Central Credit Union Ranked Top 10 Best Places to Work in AZ for 2025 - AZBIGMEDIA

Join one of Arizona's leading credit unions, where our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, members and communities. We strive to follow our Core Values every day, by providing outstanding member service and working to better the surrounding communities – our teams practice integrity, respect, diligence, ownership, and candor in everything they do.

Arizona Central Credit Union offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with up to 6% match, an employee assistance program, and much more.

Role:

The accounting specialist position is responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts. This position also creates month end accruals including maintaining the prepaid and fixed asset schedules.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assists the Accounting Manager by ensuring the credit union’s compliance with GAAP and adherence to federal and governing rules and regulations by compiling and analyzing data, timely and accurate reporting, and by conducting internal audits of financial records.
• Manages the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments and vendor reconciliations in compliance with company policies and deadlines.
• Balances general ledger accounts using basic accounting principles including creating journal vouchers when needed. Research outstanding items thoroughly and ensure they are resolved.
• Research and resolve payment discrepancies, handle returned check deposits and manage stop payments on corporate checks.
• Oversee preparation and reconciliation of the credit union’s key general ledger accounts, balance sheet, income statement, activities and other month-end reports and processes.
• Regularly maintain the prepaid and fixed asset schedules to ensure that the general ledger accounts associated with these schedules balance.
• Calculate month end accruals for taxes, general expenses and one-off items and post them to the general ledger. Review and follow up on accruals versus actuals within relevant time period.
• Verify daily clearings are in balance (wires, check deposits) and reviews reconciliation and balance statements prepared by other employees and/or entities and resolve discrepancies.

Schedule:

• Monday- Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm
• Remote work is available after three months (Hybrid).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience:
  • One to three years of similar or related experience.
  • Experience working in a financial institution highly preferred.
• Other Skills:
  • Effective communications skills (both written and verbal) are an essential component of the position as a means to gathering data from and presenting results to different audiences.
  • Ability to write formulas, manage data and create professional level reporting documents.
  • The ability to meet deadlines is critical.