Accounting Technician II

Mountain America Credit Union; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain America Credit Union is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to review, balance, and reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve outstanding items within the accounting department.

The role requires 6 months of related experience and an associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent knowledge. Office software proficiency and strong numeric skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related experience.
• Experience reconciling cash and general ledger accounts.
• Associate’s degree in accounting preferred, or an equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Handles questions and requests from internal customers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts to third party statements and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Makes needed adjusting and/or correcting entries to the accounting records to bring records into balance.
• Handles duties such as but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Inclearings, Cash Proof Balancing, Official Checks, Corporate Balancing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

General ledger reconciliation

Cash reconciliation

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting

Equivalent accounting knowledge

Tools

Adding machine / 10-Key

Windows

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please reference the schedule and minimum qualifications listed below before applying.

To review, balance and reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve outstanding items in order to maintain efficiency and accuracy in the accounting department.

Job Summary

To review, balance and reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve outstanding items in order to maintain efficiency and accuracy in the accounting department.

Job Description

To be effective, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully.

• Handles questions and requests from internal customers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts to third party statements and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy of accounting records.
• Makes needed adjusting and/or correcting entries to the accounting records to bring records into balance.
• Handles duties such as but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Inclearings, Cash Proof Balancing, Official Checks, Corporate Balancing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Experience

6 months of related experience. Experience reconciling cash and other general ledger accounts. Other specific skills may also be needed to perform the duties that will be assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting preferred, or an equivalent knowledge of accounting principles.

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Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

n/a

Managerial Responsibility

Has No Supervisory/managerial responsibilities

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.

Computer/Office Equipment Skills

Intermediate to Advanced skills in the following: Adding machine/10-Key, computer operating skills (windows navigation, mouse/keyboard functionality), Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite. Must have the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

PHYSICAL ABILITES / WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands

Requiressitting, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talks and hears.

Vision Requirements

Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus.

Weight Lifted or Force Exerted

Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs, occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds and rarely lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environmental

Office Type conditions, indoors.

Noise Environment

Moderate noise such as a business office with equipment and light traffic.

Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.