Staff Accountant

The Atlantic Federal Credit Union; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Long Term Disability

Company-Paid Accidental Insurance

ATM Fee Reimbursement with AFCU

11 Paid Holidays Per Year

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

The Atlantic Federal Credit Union in New Jersey seeks an experienced accounting professional to ensure policy adherence, drive a high‑performance team, and deliver world‑class financial service and timely reporting that aligns with AFCU’s objectives and member expectations.

You will enter data into accounting systems, post and reconcile journals, prepare monthly ledgers and financial statements, analyze trends, and provide management with clear recommendations to strengthen performance and

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in accounting or finance is required.
• At least two years of accounting experience in a financial institution is preferred.
• Experience with Portico and Wisdom and other Fiserv products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter data into accounting systems and update spreadsheets daily; journalize transactions and verify general ledger balance.
• Prepare and post journal entries to reconcile daily debit/credit card settlements and ATM settlements; investigate suspense items.
• Prepare and post monthly general ledger transactions including investment and loan activity; manage prepaid and fixed asset ledgers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations prior to month-end; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end close and financial statement preparation as needed.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger for all accounts; support management with insights.
• Prepare financial reports and statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow); identify trends and provide recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Portico

Wisdom

Fiserv Products

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to. Overseeing several key responsibilities including developing and motivating a high-performance team committed to delivering service excellence at all times. Strategic team building and cross training to support current and future goals are essential. Ensuring the consistent delivery of world-class service in line with member expectations and credit union objectives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enter data into accounting systems and update various spreadsheets on a daily basis. Journalize all necessary transactions and verify general ledger is in balance.
• Prepare and post journal entries to reconcile daily debit and credit card settlements, ATM settlements; investigate and clear suspense items.
• Prepare and post monthly general ledger transactions including but not limited to: investment and participation loan activity and schedules, prepaid and fixed asset subsidiary ledgers.
• Prepare all bank reconciliations prior to the month-end close; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end close and financial statement preparation as needed.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger for all accounts as assigned.
• Prepare financial reports and statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations to management.

At the Atlantic Federal Credit Union, we offer an attractive benefits package to full-time employees, including Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Prescription Coverage, Vision Coverage, a 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Company-Paid Life Insurance, Company-Paid Long Term Disability, Company-Paid Accidental Insurance, Reimbursement of ATM Fees with an AFCU Account, 11 Paid Holidays Per Year, an Employee Referral Program, an Employee Assistance Program, and Credit Union Membership. We invite you to explore our current openings below to see if you may be a good fit to help fulfill our mission of promoting the economic and social wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Requirements

• A bachelors degree in accounting or finance required
• At least two years of accounting experience in a financial institution is preferred.
• Preferred experience with Portico and Wisdom and other Fiserv Products