Staff Accountant Accounts Payable, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, Kensington, MD
Signal Financial Federal Credit Union -
Kensington, MD,
US
Staff Accountant Accounts Payable
Date Posted: 2024-06-25
Job description
Staff Accountant Accounts Payable
Signal Financial is a progressive and growing Credit Union with over 21,000 members and more than $470 million in assets. We are committed to building a new way of banking for our current and future members in the Washington Metro area. Our goal is to be a progressive multi-billion-dollar financial institution by re-inventing the way we operate, particularly when it comes to enhancing the membership experience. We aim to do this by being innovative, creative and nimble in offering distinctive products and services.
Position Description
Provides functional support to the Controller and works with other accounting/finance personnel on the daily accounting responsibilities of the credit union. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, fixed assets and prepaid asset processing, posting general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, and multiple analytical tasks.
Position Responsibilities
Position Requirements
The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem as necessary.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans employer.
Signal Financial is a progressive and growing Credit Union with over 21,000 members and more than $470 million in assets. We are committed to building a new way of banking for our current and future members in the Washington Metro area. Our goal is to be a progressive multi-billion-dollar financial institution by re-inventing the way we operate, particularly when it comes to enhancing the membership experience. We aim to do this by being innovative, creative and nimble in offering distinctive products and services.
Position Description
Provides functional support to the Controller and works with other accounting/finance personnel on the daily accounting responsibilities of the credit union. Primary responsibilities include accounts payable, fixed assets and prepaid asset processing, posting general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, and multiple analytical tasks.
Position Responsibilities
- Performs the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensures that all invoices and employee reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance to the Accounts Payable and employee reimbursement guidelines. This includes all accounts payable activity such as vendor invoices, corporate credit card, tuition and employee expense reimbursement payments
- Records fixed asset purchases and dispositions in accordance to the Fixed Asset Policy and procedures and reconciles the subsidiary ledger to the fixed asset general ledgers
- Prepares annual property tax returns
- Records, reconciles, and tracks project costs, prepaid and accrued expenses
- Prepares and files the 1099-Miscellaneous Income IRS tax form
- Prepares work papers/schedules for all external and internal audits
- Assists other department and branches with accounting matters as applicable
- Updates desk procedures as needed and participates in continuous process improvement
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or CFO
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Two-year Accounting certificate required or College degree preferred
- One to three years accounting experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with the ability to communicate issues clearly and tactfully to all levels of management
- Organization and prioritization skills to meet multiple deadlines
- Attention to detail and ability to adapt in a changing environment
- Confidentiality
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and applicable training
- Proficient knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software
The list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem as necessary.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans employer.