Senior Technical Accountant

Company: Transit Employees FCU
Location: Greenbelt
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

Under general supervision, but following established policies and procedures, supervises and coordinates the daily activities of the Accounting Department staff (ACH, ATM, Card Services, Share Drafts, AP/AR). Ensures that electronic banking activities are in compliance. Performs a variety of other complex and semi-complex accounting duties related to Corporate Accounts. Receives, sorts, and proofs accounting documents, posts totals to the general ledger, reviews internal records, researches adjustments and reconciles accounts. Responds to questions and/or provides information upon request from members (internal and external). Processes requests/transactions, as appropriate. Coordinate annual examination and audits. Responsible for month-end closing and quarterly call reports. Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the proper and timely processing of ACH, Share Draft, Share Branch, PPD, ATM, Card Services, A/P, Investment, and all facets of accounting duties as they pertain to the operation of the Credit Union. Ensure member inquiries regarding the multiple accounting functions are resolved timely and expeditiously. Ensure staff maintains and updates member records as needed.
• Responsible for the testing and implementation of new Share and Loan products, ACH, Shared Branch, Share Draft, ATM and other applicable services.
• Ensure proper research and resolution of any out of balance conditions. Maintains current knowledge of all applicable Regulation requirements.
• Review reconcilement research and problem-solving on all GL accounts. Reviews corporate statements and ensures proper posting of appropriate entries. Maintains daily corporate account checks/money orders reconciliations. Post all investment entries and reconcile general ledger. Investment entries consist of purchases, called investments, matured investments, premiums, discounts, monthly pay down of MBS and CMOs, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate rate disclosure calculations for APR and APY.
• Reviews all reconcilements for accuracy. Prepares and collects appropriate paperwork for supporting documentation. Communicates with the Federal Reserve regarding outstanding adjustments.
• Responsible for verifying documentation (i.e., brochures, newsletters, etc.) and website disclosure of APR and APY calculations.
• Reviews GLs for any outstanding items. Corrects all out of balance conditions/accounts. Work in conjunction with other departments for the efficient operation of TEFCU.
• Responsible for overseeing transmission and receipt of third-party items pertaining to ACH, ATM, share drafts, etc. and verify data for accuracy of transmission.
• Ensures the proper GL coding of vendor invoices. Verifies invoices are proper and accurate and timely resolves vendor discrepancies. Approves invoices and ensure timely payments. Ensures proper and timely implementation of accounting related items. Works in conjunction with vendors to ensure proper understanding; asks pertinent questions to ensure seamless integration.
• Works with vendors to ensure sufficient inventory (i.e., card stock).
• Prepares monthly reports for Investments, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses and Liability Accruals.
• Utilizes tact and experienced based knowledge to resolve accounting problems, explaining specific policies and procedures.
• Responsible for preparing, processing, and ordering ATM and Visa Check Card requests. Ensures all information is complete, accurate, and posted in a timely manner. Posts balance transfers for Credit Cards and other adjustments as requested by internal staff, including monthly charge-offs. Updates ATM and Debit Card systems with member contact information changes as received from various internal departments. Orders replacement ATM and Check cards and/or PINs as requested.
• Utilizing tact and experienced based knowledge, researches and resolves member (internal and external) problems/questions explaining specific policies and procedures while representing the Credit Union in a professional manner and maintaining positive member relations.
• May prepare a variety of on-going and/or special reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end basis to include account activity, cost analysis, and specialized monthly management reports relating to all GL accounts.
• Completes the quarterly Call Report for NCUA.
• Prepares necessary accounting documents for annual NCUA and external audit.
• Manages open Symitar cases for Accounting and Branch.
• Sets up new users and terminate users in Symitar. Resets/unlocks consoles, resets passwords, and resets number of attempts.
• Prepares financials (Balance Sheet and Income Statement) for the Board of Directors' meeting and month-end closing. Ensures accuracy and precision in the compilation of financials.
• Prepares statistical and other necessary reports for the Board of Directors' meeting.
• Compile and maintain federal and state tax deposits/payments & records.
• Works with Branch in resolving GL related out of balance issues.
• Performs all duties of the Accountant and Accounting Assistant as needed.
• Acts within the policies and procedures of the Credit Union. Performs job duties and responsibilities in a manner which protects the integrity and reputation of the Credit Union.
• Performs other Accounting and Operational processing duties as assigned by the President/CEO.
• Other duties as assigned. Education & Experience BA/BS in Accounting or Finance. Minimum three to five years accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution. Knowledge of CU operations and regulations. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP. Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. PC proficient including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) the Internet and other financial analysis programs. Symitar experience preferable. Excellent verbal, written, telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Must possess a strong service orientation. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects/priorities in an effective manner. Must be able to deal with highly confidential information. Ability to function in a financial institution branch environment, be bondable, and utilize standard office equipment including but not limited to: PC, copier, telephone, etc. Ability to lift 25lbs. or more (file boxes). Some travel required.

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