Accountant II

Function Description: This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining complex accounting records, system recommendations and procedures, to ensure adequate accounting and control.  Assist in establishing account procedures.  Provides accurate and timely financial statements and reports to management.  Applies GAAP and regulatory accounting procedures and requirements to the financial data and systems.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility: None              

Contacts: Internal staff, managers, executive staff, auditors, examiners, other financial institutions, vendors, suppliers, service providers and limited member contact.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

B.S. in Accounting or Finance or equivalent critical thinking ability to analyze data and understand complex accounting methods, procedures and terms as often acquired through a college degree.

Work Experience:

 3-5 years of finance or accounting experience preferred. One year of accounting experience with a financial institution preferred.

Special Training, Certification or Licensure

None

Work Environment and Conditions:

Office environment.

Mobility to move throughout department and corporate offices.

May necessitate travel to off-site offices or training.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provides a valuable and enjoyable experience to both internal customers and members during interactions.  Consistently suggests ways to improve the member/customer experience through improved processes and technology.
• Performs a variety of more complex, detail orientated accounting duties under limited supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including preparing adjusting and closing entries, researching and correcting unusual variances, inputting actual data, and assuring the validity of the completed statements.
• Gathers information and completes various reports for internal purposes, regulatory agencies and vendors.
• Posts and reconciles subsidiary ledgers and assist other department members in the completion of their own account reconciliations.
• May act as a team leader on special projects, and assist in the training of other department members.
• May assist in preparation of annual budget.
• Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Skills:                  

Must be able to analyze data and understand complex accounting methods, procedures and terms, Manual dexterity to input data on keyboard; i.e. computer, calculator (10 key by touch), telephone, PC and typewriter, Visual ability to interpret data from terminal screen or written documents, Knowledge of PC programs (windows and accounting software), Understanding and carrying out written and verbal directions, Communicating clearly and concisely in verbal and written form, Ability to actively listen and assimilate the needs of other employees, department and vendors in person, by phone or through written communication, Critical thinking ability to analyze data and understand complex accounting methods, procedures and terms as often acquired through a college degree.

Core Responsibilities:

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Comply with all organizational policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and required annual training.
• Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Adheres to safe working practices and always follows all organizational safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of all records and PII.

Core Values:

BE ETHICAL AND DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY: Treat others with respect, dignity and” tough love.” It’s about character and influence, not about a title. Be honest and direct. Challenge ourselves and each other to reach our full potential.

BE ACCOUNTABLE: Lead by example. You are the reflection of how you show up. Set realistic expectations. Make good business decisions. Meet commitments. Learn from mistakes.

EMBRACE CHANGE: Develop the individual, improve the team, grow the institution. Encourage and reward creative solutions. Ask impactful organizational questions. Identify the problem to be solved and the desired outcome. Engage others. Believe in what’s possible.

APPRECIATE THE MEMBER: Achieve and retain trusted, valued relationships with members. Listen and identify needs. Prioritize the member experience. Maintain a high level of member satisfaction. Serve the member with pride.

ACHIEVE SUCCESS TOGETHER: Strive for Flawless Execution. Not for the sake of numbers, but for a sense of pride in a job well done. Success favors the prepared. Consistently plan, coach and grow to master our roles. Celebrate our success.

Act Nice Behaviors:

Accept mutual accountability when things go wrong

Acknowledge others’ efforts and thank them

Avoid jumping to conclusions

Be honest, direct, and civil with no hidden agendas

Communicate with others face to face whenever possible

Empathize with others by putting yourself in their shoes

Establish and build relationships into trusted partnerships

Forget the past and avoid holding grudges

Hear individuals out by actively listening to them

Protect and build up each other’s self-esteem

Recognize and reinforce others’ positive actions

Respect each other’s priorities and personal space