Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Landmark Credit Union

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role at Landmark Credit Union. The organization operates on a principle of putting people first, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture to support members’ financial well-being and positively impact the communities it serves. This role is instrumental in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, which directly contributes to the Credit Union’s ability to operate effectively and fulfill its mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Reports to the Manager, Accounting Operations.
• Mission: To prepare, analyze, and verify financial transactions, ensuring accurate general ledger accounts and providing essential financial information to management.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transaction Reconciliation: Maintain and reconcile daily financial transaction activity to core system and general ledger accounts.
• Recordkeeping: Compile and maintain records of financial transactions by posting to, verifying, and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, applying accounting principles.
• Entry Preparation: Prepare daily and monthly general ledger entries and detailed general ledger balance reconciliations.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all accounting functions and financial transactions comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Coordinate with other departments, including branches, to gather transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve financial issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, demonstrating a solid understanding of accounting concepts and principles.
• Experience: A minimum of one year of experience in an accounting function, with proven proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and the ability to operate within various other systems as required for job responsibilities.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication, sound judgment, a high degree of confidentiality, and the capacity to organize work, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a high-volume environment. This role also requires strong interpersonal skills and a team-player attitude.