Accounting Generalist

Company: United States Senate Federal Credit Union
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:Mission:In the Senate Community tradition of service, we strive to improve the financial wellness of our members throughout all stages of life by integrating sustainability and security into every financial solution.Culture Competencies: S.T.R.I.V.EMaintains our members' and employees' trust by safeguarding their financial data and information.Values and respects everyone's abilities, opinions, and feedback to achieve trust, safety, and well-being in a friendly, welcoming, and cooperative environment. Actively devoted to our motto of "better together".Is honest, professional, authentic, and genuine in creating relationships that are uncompromising and true to ethical principles.Generates new ideas, supports change, provides new efficient solutions, and solves problems creatively while balancing risk.General SummaryUnder general supervision, but in accordance with established policies and procedures, performs a variety of routine, semi-complex and complex accounting duties. Performs research duties, receives and proofs accounting documents, posts totals to the general ledger, reviews internal records, and reconciles accounts.Major Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for performing research duties to include the fulfilling of Subpoena's under the guidance of management. Performs various accounting related duties like preparation of departmental reports, data entry, and records maintenance. Assists in the month, quarter, and year end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation. Assists with the various accounting duties to include organizing and updating financial records. Assists with the annual budget process for USSFCU. Works with the Director of Financial Accounting to provide analysis of monthly budget variances. Serves as a back up to any Accounting duties assigned to others in the department. Responsible for reconciling member accounts and intercompany accounts. Providing accounting and financial support to management as needed. Develops improvements in the department functions such as data processing, etc. by suggesting and documenting new procedures, and suggesting system enhancements. Complies with all applicable Rules, Regulations and Statutes of the NCUA and other appropriate governing bodies to include but not limited to: Credit Union Bylaws, Bank Secrecy Act, Fair Housing Act, Fair Lending Act, and Fair Credit Reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.Experience and Skills:Education:Associate Degree in Accounting.Experience: Financial institution experience preferred.Skills: Proficiency in math and attention to detail required. Knowledge of basic accounting principles required. Proficiency with computer applications such as Word and Excel required.Communication: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with others is essential. Must be able to work in a team environment.Supervisory: None RequiredTime in Service: None RequiredEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.From: United States Senate Federal Credit Union

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