Senior Accounting Specialist

SDCCU; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SDCCU is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to support ATM and branch cash forecasting, GL reconciliations, and journal entries. The role involves collaborating with the Accounting Operations team, testing new systems, and driving process improvements to meet service levels and KPIs.

The position requires solid accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment in San Diego. Full-time, 40 hours per week, with competitive salary.

Formación

• Two years college level Accounting courses or equivalent experience
• Experience using 10 key calculating and other keyboard equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math and accounting principles
• Basic computer skills in Excel and Word
• Good analytical and research skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Excel and Symitar experience highly preferred
• Works independently
• Interpersonal skills
• The ability to process a large volume of work within tight deadlines and with a high level of proficiency and accuracy

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and manage ATM and branch cash needs; coordinate with armored car and cash vault service provider to ensure smooth operations
• Review and sign-off on daily critical balancing and GL reconciliations
• Provide great customer service to internal stakeholders to enable them to provide great service to members
• Set up and maintain Accounts Payable vendors and review invoice batches for accuracy
• Assist auditors by gathering information and performing a walk-through of processes
• Assist in testing new system and system changes that have an impact on tasks performed by Accounting Operations
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and work with the SVP of Accounting Operations on potential changes and improvements
• Be available to assist other team members with troubleshooting problems that occur from time-to-time
• Maintain service levels and key performance indicator reports for managements’ review
• Cross-train and maintain knowledge on assigned back-up duties
• Maintain quality service standards set by the organization
• Support month end close processes to include: Prepare and post journal entries; Complete various general ledger account reconciliations; Support variance analysis
• Participate in AML/BSA compliance training as assigned. Adhere to credit union AML/BSA policy and procedures including CTR rules and form preparation, identify and refer suspicious activity to the Compliance Department, perform OFAC comparisons, and properly identify individuals in accordance with Branch Operations procedures

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Independence

10-key skills

Accounting principles

Educación

Two years college level Accounting courses or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Symitar

Descripción del empleo

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Senior Accounting Specialist

Accounting Full Time San Diego, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1478

Salary Range: $29.50 To $38.00 Annually

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting operations by performing or supporting various accounting functions to include ATM and branch cash forecasting and management; monitoring and reviewing various daily critical balancing activities; and performing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, general research and other administrative duties. This position acts as a resource to fellow team members and other department staff by providing general troubleshooting support, and by identifying and implementing process improvements. This position will also support testing and implementation of new systems; support the completion of department projects, and assist in monitoring department service level agreements and key performance indicators.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Two years college level Accounting courses or equivalent experience
• Experience using 10 key calculating and other keyboard equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math and accounting principles
• Basic computer skills in Excel and Word
• Good analytical and research skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Excel and Symitar experience highly preferred
• Works independently
• Interpersonal skills
• The ability to process a large volume of work within tight deadlines and with a high level of proficiency and accuracy

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage ATM and branch cash needs; manage ATM replenishment schedule; support branches in their orders and place orders for cash from the Federal Reserve as needed; coordinate with armored car and cash vault service provider to ensure smooth operations;
• Review and sign-off on daily critical balancing and GL reconciliations;
• Provide great customer service to internal stakeholders to enable them to provide great service to members;
• Manage cashiers’ check stop payments as needed;
• Assist auditors by gathering information and performing a walk-through of processes;
• Assist in testing new system and system changes that have an impact on tasks performed by Accounting Operations;
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and work with the SVP of Accounting Operations on potential changes and improvements;
• Be available to assist other team members with troubleshooting problems that occur from time-to-time;
• Maintain service levels and key performance indicator reports for managements’ review;
• Set up and maintain Accounts Payable vendors and review invoice batches for accuracy;

Additional duties may include:

• Prepare and update policies and procedures;
• Cross-train and maintain knowledge on assigned back-up duties;
• Assist and back-up team members as needed;
• Maintain quality service standards set by the organization;

Support month end close processes to include:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Complete various general ledger account reconciliations
• Support variance analysis

Participate in AML/BSA compliance training as assigned. Adhere to credit union AML/BSA policy and procedures including CTR rules and form preparation, identify and refer suspicious activity to the Compliance Department, perform OFAC comparisons, and properly identify individuals in accordance with Branch Operations procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Monday-Friday: 8:00am/5:00pm
Saturday - OFF
Sunday - OFF
Full Time - 40 hours a week