Accounting Associate I (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for an exciting opportunity to begin or continue your career in finance and banking? We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll be responsible for a range of tasks to keep our finances organized and running smoothly. As part of this role, you'll have the chance to learn the ins and outs of accounting and finance while supporting daily operations. This position works onsite at our Purchase Street location, and is not remote eligible.

SUMMARY

Assist with a variety of clerical & accounting duties related to the accounting function within the credit union. Follow detailed and standardized procedures in performing routine accounting clerical operations. Support the finance department, to include posting of accounting journal entries, billing, accounts payable, reconciliations, researching items and responds to internal and external discrepancies, as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Post journal entries, conduct daily reconciliations for different types of transactions (Zelle, ACH, …), verify and post checks, perform wire transfers.
• Daily reconciliations for Credit cards, ACH, RDC, Share Draft, Zelle and cash advance.
• Balance and perform ATM reconciliations.
• Verify & post official checks.
• Ensure teller recap is balanced each morning and notify the CFO with any discrepancies.
• Clearing & posting to test accounts while researching and working with various departments on discrepancies.
• Accounts payable process such as entering invoices for payment.
• File, scan and assist with any other clerical duties, as needed.
• Adherence to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) responsibilities which are specific to the position and reporting suspicious activities to the BSA Officer.
• Other tasks deemed by the Vice President of Finance/Controller

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The ability to multitask and meet deadlines on a timely basis.
• Strong organizational skill is required.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to balance accounts and prepare financial reports.
• Computer savvy.
• Positive, professional business relationships among the credit union.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of accounting and related computer applications.
• Ability to use a computer, navigate the internet, and use common software applications like MicrosoftOffice (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) is required.
• 1-2 years related experience in Banking/Accounting is required. Banking preferred.
• Team player attitude needed to work with other departments at all levels and resolve analytical problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• The ability to work independently and take on additional projects as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Paid holidays; closed on Sundays
• Paid vacation, earned sick/personal time, paid bereavement leave, paid family/medical leave, short term/long term disability.
• Medical/dental insurance & vision plan (effective 1st of month after hire date).
• Medical deductible reimbursement program.
• Group term life/AD&D insurance; supplemental voluntary life/AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) safe harbor plan - up to 3% matching contribution, plus 3% safe harbor contribution once you have met plan eligibility requirements.
• Tuition assistance (up to $4500/yr; approval required), employee referral program (approval required)
• Benefits are subject to change, and subject to employee eligibility requirements. Please contact Human Resources for current information.

EEO STATEMENT

New Bedford Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

New Bedford Credit Union is committed to complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing reasonable accommodations of individuals, including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). To that end, New Bedford Credit Union will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation, unless doing so would an undue hardship to New Bedford Credit Union’s business operations.