Senior Accounting Specialist, Cash Forecasting & GL

San Diego County Credit Union; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego County Credit Union is seeking an Accounting Operations professional to support cash forecasting, reconcile general ledger and perform journal entries. You will assist in testing new systems, monitor SLAs and KPIs, and help drive process improvements across the department.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math and accounting knowledge, and the ability to handle high-volume work under tight deadlines. Collaboration with internal teams and auditors is essential.

Qualifications

• 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
• Attention to detail
• 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

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;
• 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;
• 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.

Skills

Basic math and accounting principles

Analytical and research skills

Writing and communication skills

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle high volume under de

Education

Two years college accounting courses

Tools

Excel

Word

Symitar

10-key calculator

Job description

San Diego County Credit Union is seeking an Accounting Operations professional to support cash forecasting, reconcile general ledger and perform journal entries. You will assist in testing new systems, monitor SLAs and KPIs, and help drive process improvements across the department.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math and accounting knowledge, and the ability to handle high-volume work under tight deadlines. Collaboration with internal teams and auditors is essential.