Accountant I – Accounts Payable

Job Description

Accountant I | Excite Credit Union

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Excite Credit Union, located in Wilmington, North Carolina. Excite Credit Union focuses on providing reliable financial services and products to its members, building a foundation of trust and stability within the community. This Accountant I position is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of the Credit Union’s financial records and reporting, directly supporting its operational integrity. The role involves managing precise general ledger entries, conducting thorough account reconciliations, and ensuring efficient accounts payable processes, all fundamental to sound financial management and regulatory compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Wilmington, NC
• Pay: $24–$29 hourly
• Team: Reports to VP, Accounting and Controller
• Mission: Own the accurate and timely preparation of general ledger entries, comprehensive account reconciliations, and efficient processing of accounts payable to support the Credit Union’s financial reporting and operational integrity.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, pivot tables), Epicor

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting & GL Management: Prepare and post monthly general ledger entries, performing complex accounting activities for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting, including variance analysis, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and Credit Union policies.
• Account Reconciliation: Conduct accurate and timely reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and other fiscal records, matching transaction amounts to subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation.
• Accounts Payable & Payments: Oversee the complete Accounts Payable cycle, processing invoices, check requests, and expense reports, initiating and confirming wire transfers, and managing weekly check runs, direct deposits, and corporate Visa payments to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments.
• Vendor Relations & Compliance: Resolve bill discrepancies with vendors and internal staff, actively monitor vendor communications, obtain necessary invoice approvals, and secure Federal form W-9s for compliance, including preparing and filing year-end Form 1099 MISC reports.
• Audit & Regulatory Support: Provide critical support for internal and external audits by gathering information and preparing lead schedules, and actively participate in the preparation of the Call Report and other regulatory submissions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, enabling proficiency in core accounting principles and practices required for this entry-level role.
• Experience: 1-2 years of direct experience in accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the effective use of pivot tables, coupled with strong accounting expertise, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
• Bonus: Prior work experience within a financial institution setting, bilingual communication skills, or familiarity with Epicor software.