Accounting Specialist (Onsite)

Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for Product Portfolio accounting, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Fees/Income. Responsible to uphold and abide by Frontwave Credit Union's core Values and service expectations.

Frontwave Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and Imperial counties. Founded in 1952, we have grown to 18 branches with 125,000 members and manage over 1.8 billion in assets. At Frontwave Credit Union, we are focused on creating consumer solutions to provide our members and the communities we serve with products and services that enhance the quality of life for our members through exceptional service and the progressive application of technology.

Competitive pay, 401k matching, mortgage and auto discounts.9-27 days of PTO per year (based on tenure), VTO and 11 paid holidays.Affordable medical, dental, vision health plans, and Flexible Spending Account.Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services.Career development, training, and coaching, mentoring; tuition reimbursement up to $4,000/year.Culture of excellence and continuous improvement.We strive to be the best place you've ever worked!

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Portfolio Accounting
  • Performing Journal Entries and Reconciliations for the products portfolio
  • Responsible for the accounting related to products portfolio
  • Monitor the revenue and expense accounts
  • Communications within the Credit Union to ensure timely posting of payments
• Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Fees/Income
  • Responsible for recording appropriate entries
  • Understanding the classification of expenses
  • Run weekly fixed asset process and complete all monthly reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
  • Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices into accounting system (Avid Ascend)
  • Manage venodr payments
  • Research adn resolve discrepancies or missing invoices.
• Perform other reconciliations per Credit Union Policy
• Participate in projects that would directly align with desk
• Collaborates within the department to support overall department goals and objectives
• Update and maintain procedures and look for efficiencies in processes

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred

One to Three years prior experience in Accounting a must

Experience in the Financial Services Industry a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge required includes a body of standardized rules, procedures or operations requiring considerable training and experience to perform the full range of standard clerical assignments and resolve recurring problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills required
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and/or present information before members or employees of organization.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision
• Ability to meet required deadlines

Salary Range: $24.46/hr - $36.69/hr

Service Excellence Standards

When joining Frontwave Credit Union, you can expect to be a part of a workforce committed to the following Service Excellence standards: We see it. We own it. We get it done. We ignite positive experiences. We do things right every time. We are collaborators - united, cohesive and engaged We innovate and evolve. We create memorable experiences for life. We starts with me.